How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Marionville, MO?

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Marionville, MO is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.18 mi
03h 28m
Flight
137.91 mi
221.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.91 mi
Kilometers
221.95 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.18 mi
Kilometers
286.76 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marionville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:22 PM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Sat, Apr 18, 1:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-04-17T18:54
Arrive Marionville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee's Summit
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sheldon
MO

City in Vernon County, Missouri, United States

From Lee's Summit
89.2 mi
01h 44m
To Marionville
89 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.6 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

    1622 ft · 23 sec · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Springfield

    1230 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

    28.2 mi · 30 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 39, MO 265, I 44 Business: Mount Vernon, Aurora

    1595 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    10.5 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Elliott Avenue

    1632 ft · 35 sec · South Elliott Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Church Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1762 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Street

    1851 ft · 51 sec · East Lincoln Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Lincoln Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 South
114 mi · 64%
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
28.2 mi · 16%
Southwest Jefferson Street
17.5 mi · 10%
East Church Street
1.99 mi · 1%
East Lincoln Street
0.35 mi
South Elliott Avenue
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
137.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheldon
01h 44m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lee's Summit and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marionville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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 89.2 miles from Lee's Summit and 89 miles from Marionville.

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

The direct path is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.72 one way or $47.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lee's Summit and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marionville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Marionville. Straight-line distance: 137.91 mi (221.95 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
Marionville

#2 Marionville

City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States

Population2,164
Coordinates37.0031100, -93.6374200
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Marionville (-93.63742, 37.00311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.8 L · about $23.72
Round trip
$47.44
12.58 gal · 47.6 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.72 $47.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.75 $53.50
Premium $4.65 $29.27 $58.55
Diesel $5.30 $33.36 $66.72

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee's Summit and Marionville. The current time is 18:54:23.

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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.