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

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Marshall, MO is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
82.39 mi
01h 39m
Flight
65.3 mi
105.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.3 mi
Kilometers
105.09 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.39 mi
Kilometers
132.59 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshall
Sat, Apr 25, 2:43 PM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Sat, Apr 25, 4:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-04-25T13:04
Arrive Marshall
Sat, Apr 25, 2:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Mayview
MO

City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States

From Lee's Summit
41.1 mi
00h 49m
To Marshall
41.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 3rd Street

    1495 ft · 39 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Southeast 3rd Street

    109 m · 14 sec · Southeast 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southeast Douglas Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Southeast Douglas Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 470 North: Independence, Saint Louis

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I 470 North: Saint Louis

    7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2063 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO YY

    812 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    85 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto West Arrow Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Arrow Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Salt Pond Avenue

    991 ft · 39 sec · North Salt Pond Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Lafayette Avenue

    89 m · 12 sec · North Lafayette Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Eastwood Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East Eastwood Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Eastwood Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 64%
I 470 North
7.22 mi · 9%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
5.06 mi · 6%
MO YY
3.54 mi · 4%
Southeast Douglas Street
2.2 mi · 3%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

52.5 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
65.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mayview
00h 49m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Mostly Sunny near Marshall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Mayview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Lee's Summit and 41.3 miles from Marshall.

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

The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lee's Summit and Mostly Sunny near Marshall.

Stop Ideas Near Mayview

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mayview, 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 Mayview.

RAIL

Warrensburg

33 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

50 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

52 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Sedalia

64 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 65.3 mi (105.09 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
Marshall

#2 Marshall

City in Missouri, USA

Population12,885
Coordinates39.1230800, -93.1968700
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Marshall (-93.19687, 39.12308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.95
5.82 gal · 22 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.97 $21.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.38 $24.75
Premium $4.65 $13.54 $27.09
Diesel $5.30 $15.43 $30.87

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee's Summit and Marshall. The current time is 13:04:00.

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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.