How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Fair Grove, MO?

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Fair Grove, MO is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.9 miles (201 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.92 mi
02h 56m
Flight
124.91 mi
201.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.91 mi
Kilometers
201.02 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.92 mi
Kilometers
233.23 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fair Grove
Sun, May 3, 9:35 AM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Sun, May 3, 12:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-05-03T06:38
Arrive Fair Grove
Sun, May 3, 9:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee's Summit
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lowry City
MO

City in Saint Clair County, Missouri, United States

From Lee's Summit
72.5 mi
01h 28m
To Fair Grove
72.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Fair Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Fair Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 3rd Street

    529 ft · 15 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Jefferson Street

    2474 ft · 50 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    77 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    112 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    16.9 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Cantrell Road

    629 ft · 19 sec · Cantrell Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton

    924 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    57 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    101 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Old Mill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Fair Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 7 South
124 mi · 86%
Southwest Jefferson Street
17.5 mi · 12%
I 49 South
3.05 mi · 2%
Cantrell Road
0.12 mi
Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

MO 7 South

Continue straight

57 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
124.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowry City
01h 28m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Clear near Fair Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Fair Grove?

The road trip is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lowry City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Lee's Summit and 72.5 miles from Fair Grove.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 124.9 miles (201 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lee's Summit and Clear near Fair Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Lowry City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lowry City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowry City.

RAIL

Warrensburg

69 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

77 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Lee's Summit

103 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Fair Grove. Straight-line distance: 124.91 mi (201.02 km).

Lee's Summit

#1 Lee's Summit

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population101,467
Coordinates38.9108400, -94.3821700
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Fair Grove

#2 Fair Grove

City in Greene County, Missouri, United States

Population1,540
Coordinates37.3839300, -93.1513000
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Fair Grove (-93.1513, 37.38393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.36 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.54
10.22 gal · 38.72 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.27 $38.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.73 $43.47
Premium $4.65 $23.78 $47.56
Diesel $5.30 $27.10 $54.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee's Summit and Fair Grove. The current time is 06:38:59.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.