How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Licking, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Licking, MO is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cole County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Licking.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Licking.
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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
597 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit left toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
131.6 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: Rolla
32.6 mi · 43 min
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Turn right
7.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tim Bradley Way
19 m · 1 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way
2010 ft · 49 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Continue on North Bishop Avenue
33.8 mi · 42 min · North Bishop Avenue
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Turn left
1705 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
21 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Licking.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 50 East
Continue straight
132 mi · 02h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Mostly Sunny near Licking.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Licking?
The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Centertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Lee's Summit and 110.7 miles from Licking.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 7:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.41 one way or $58.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lee's Summit and Mostly Sunny near Licking.
Stop Ideas Near Centertown
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 Centertown.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Hermann
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Licking. Straight-line distance: 168.23 mi (270.74 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 Licking
City in Texas County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,872 |
| Coordinates | 37.4994900, -91.8571000 |
| Altitude | 385 |
| Country | United States |
End: Licking (-91.8571, 37.49949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $29.41 | $58.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.17 | $66.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.30 | $72.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.37 | $82.74 |
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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