Origin
Warrensburg, MO
Late night in Warrensburg on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warrensburg, MO to Lee's Summit, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warrensburg, MO
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Lee's Summit, MO
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Warrensburg and Lee's Summit is a straightforward 39-mile journey that typically takes about 39 minutes. Because this is a short trip within the Missouri Midwest, you can easily complete it as a quick day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel, making this an economical excursion for your schedule. Navigating through local streets rather than major interstates defines the experience. This route is ideal if you are looking for a direct, no-fuss connection between these two Missouri communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 36.2 mi | 42m |
| West Young Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Jefferson Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Holden Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Gay Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Maguire Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| MO 291 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 3rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 36.2 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warrensburg, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.
1
Start on MO 13 Business
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Maguire Street
2
Turn left onto East Gay Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Gay Street
3
Turn right onto North Holden Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Holden Street
4
Turn left onto US 50 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Young Street
5
Turn left onto US 50
36 mi
·
42 min
·
US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto MO 291
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
MO 291
Toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
7
Keep slight right at fork
472 ft
·
12 sec
8
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
9
Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southwest Jefferson Street
10
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Southwest 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Southwest 3rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Warrensburg, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 38.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Gay Street
Turn left onto East Gay Street
Navigation decision point
5
38 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
38.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
38.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Southwest Jefferson Street
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
38.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Southwest 3rd Street
Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.08 one way
$12.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Lee's Summit, MO
Late night in Lee's Summit on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Holden, MO
19 mi in
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
18 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
47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way out of Warrensburg. You will spend your time on local thoroughfares like East Gay Street, North Holden Street, and West Young Street rather than cruising down a major highway. In fact, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate traffic. Since the longest stretch on East Gay Street is effectively zero miles of uninterrupted highway, stay focused on the constant turns and local intersections. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention throughout the entire 39-mile distance.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.2 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and West Young Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Gay Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Gay Street): Navigation decision point; at 38 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Warrensburg, MO
Full guide →Warrensburg is a city in Missouri. It is home to the University of Central Missouri.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 38.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.2 miles on US 50. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Gay Street): Navigation decision point; at 38 miles (MO 291): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.2 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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