If you are planning a trip from Stover to Lee's Summit, expect a straightforward journey covering 99.2 miles across the Missouri heartland. The drive typically takes about 2 hours and 3 minutes, making it a perfectly manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of West Broadway Boulevard, West 4th Street, and US 65. With a estimated fuel cost of only $15, it is an economical route for a quick getaway. Because the entire trip remains within the Midwest, you can anticipate a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. This is an ideal route if you prefer a direct, no-fuss connection between these two Missouri locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.6 miles from Stover, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Broadway Boulevard
64.9 mi
1h 17m
West 4th Street
13.3 mi
18m
US 65
10.6 mi
14m
MO 52
6.3 mi
7m
State Highway 52
3 mi
3m
Southwest Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
<1m
MO 291
0.1 mi
<1m
North Oak Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
West Broadway Boulevard
— 64.9 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stover, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on North Oak Street
0.1 mi·37 sec·North Oak Street
2
Turn left onto MO 52; MO 135
13 mi·18 min·West 4th Street
3
Continue on MO 52
3.0 mi·3 min·State Highway 52
4
Take the ramp onto MO 52
6.3 mi·7 min·MO 52
Toward US 65 North, MO 52 Wesy: Sedalia
5
Continue on US 65
11 mi·14 min·US 65
6
Turn left onto US 50
65 mi·1 hr 17 min·West Broadway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit onto MO 291
0.1 mi·18 sec·MO 291
Toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
8
Keep slight right at fork
472 ft·12 sec
9
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
102 ft·2 sec·Southwest Jefferson Street
10
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.5 mi·53 sec·Southwest Jefferson Street
11
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi·12 sec·Southwest 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though planning for a two-hour window is essential. Because there are zero formal stops planned, you should ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Stover to make the most of your $15 gas budget. Keep in mind that the heavy reliance on local roads means your pace will fluctuate, so do not expect to maintain high highway speeds for the duration of the trip. The best way to handle this route is to treat it as a continuous drive rather than a series of segments. Always double-check your turn-by-turn navigation before heading out, as the reliance on West Broadway Boulevard and West 4th Street makes precise navigation key to avoiding delays.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.6 miles from Stover, MO, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lee's Summit, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stover, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stover, MO
This is one driving day of about 99.2 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Stover, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West Broadway Boulevard for about 64.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 99.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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16.5 mi into trip|~23m in|MO 52
Take the ramp onto MO 52 toward US 65 North, MO 52 Wesy: Sedalia
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 65 North, MO 52 Wesy: Sedalia
5
98.3 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|MO 291
Take the exit onto MO 291 toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrison...
5
98.5 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
98.6 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|Southwest Jefferson Street
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
99.1 mi into trip|~2h 3m in|Southwest 3rd Street
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.51 one way
$31.02 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.03
$34.06
premium
$4.89
$19.09
$38.18
diesel
$5.61
$21.90
$43.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.8
0
$10.42
$4.76
Efficient EV
24.8
0
$8.68
$3.97
EV Truck/SUV
39.7
0
$13.89
$6.35
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Stover, MO
Morning
in Stover on Tuesday
Local time
7:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
SW 14 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:46PM CDT until April 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Lee's Summit, MO
Morning
in Lee's Summit on Tuesday
Local time
7:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
SSW 14 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:46PM CDT until April 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 3m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 99.2-mile trek. Only 20% of your travel time will be spent on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your trip navigating local roads that require your full attention. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 64.9-mile stretch along West Broadway Boulevard, which serves as the backbone of your route. As you transition between these roads, the character of the drive shifts from local town streets to the more open stretches of US 65. You will need to stay alert for frequent turns, as the road layout demands consistent engagement from the driver.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.9 mi on West Broadway Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in near MO 52.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Stover, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is easy. At 2h 3m with 20% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.5 miles (MO 52): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.3 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,075 ft738 ft
Total Climb
380 ft
Total Descent
417 ft
Highest Point
1,075 ft
Elevation Range
337 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 99.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 64.9 miles on West Broadway Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.5 miles (MO 52): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.3 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lee's Summit, MO before heading back.
