How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Highlandville, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Highlandville, MO is about 168 miles (270.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Highlandville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Highlandville.
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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
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton
924 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue straight
75.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 60 East, US 160 East, MO 13 South: Rogersville
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto James River Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · James River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 South, US 160 East: Nixa
1210 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on South Campbell Avenue
14.3 mi · 20 min · South Campbell Avenue
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Turn left onto Kentling Avenue
1194 ft · 53 sec · Kentling Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kentling Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Highlandville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MO 7 South
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75.6 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Highlandville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Highlandville?
The road trip is about 168 miles (270.3 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Osceola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Lee's Summit and 83.9 miles from Highlandville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lee's Summit and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Highlandville.
Stop Ideas Near Osceola
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Osceola.
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Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Highlandville. Straight-line distance: 149.27 mi (240.23 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 Highlandville
City in Christian County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,055 |
| Coordinates | 36.9328300, -93.2804600 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highlandville (-93.28046, 36.93283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.36 | $44.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.22 | $50.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.60 | $55.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.45 | $62.91 |
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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