How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Cassville, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Cassville, MO is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Vernon County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Cassville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Cassville.
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Start on Southwest 3rd Street
529 ft · 15 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Jefferson Street
2474 ft · 50 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
77 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
112 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 25 min
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Continue on Cantrell Road
629 ft · 19 sec · Cantrell Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
113.6 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
1622 ft · 23 sec · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Springfield
1230 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 37, I 44 Business: Reeds, Sarcoxie
1318 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
2397 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Blackberry Road
2 mi · 4 min · Blackberry Road
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Continue on High Street
1342 ft · 29 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto North 14th Street
12.1 mi · 21 min · North 14th Street
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Turn right onto Ford Street
2426 ft · 48 sec · Ford Street
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Continue on West Newman Avenue
717 ft · 15 sec · West Newman Avenue
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Turn slight left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue
14.6 mi · 22 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 37 Business
2.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37 Business
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
16 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Cassville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 49 South
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lee's Summit and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cassville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Cassville?
The road trip is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sheldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Lee's Summit and 89.8 miles from Cassville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.91 one way or $47.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Lee's Summit and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cassville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Cassville. Straight-line distance: 156.87 mi (252.45 km).
#1 Lee's Summit
The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 101,467 |
| Coordinates | 38.9108400, -94.3821700 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cassville
City in Barry County, Missouri
| Population | 3,220 |
| Coordinates | 36.6770100, -93.8688100 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cassville (-93.86881, 36.67701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.96 | $53.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.51 | $59.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.63 | $67.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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