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

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Marshfield, MO is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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
160.61 mi
03h 21m
Flight
135.01 mi
217.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.01 mi
Kilometers
217.27 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.61 mi
Kilometers
258.48 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshfield
Sun, Apr 26, 8:19 PM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Sun, Apr 26, 11:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-04-26T16:57
Arrive Marshfield
Sun, Apr 26, 8:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 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
Osceola
MO

City in St.

From Lee's Summit
80.3 mi
01h 40m
To Marshfield
80.3 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph ESE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.2 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Continue on South Grove Road

    1068 ft · 18 sec · South Grove Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto County Road 523

    5.9 mi · 8 min · County Road 523

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Spur Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Spur Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1008 ft · 31 sec · West Washington Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · West Jackson Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South White Oak Road

    147 m · 23 sec · South White Oak Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    652 ft · 34 sec · West Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Buffalo Street

    56 m · 10 sec · North Buffalo Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    565 ft · 27 sec · West Jefferson Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Clay Street

    46 m · 7 sec · North Clay Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Clay Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 7 South
125 mi · 78%
Southwest Jefferson Street
17.5 mi · 11%
County Road 523
5.87 mi · 4%
I 49 South
3.05 mi · 2%
Spur Drive
0.77 mi
West Jackson Street
0.37 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 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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
135 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osceola
01h 40m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lee's Summit and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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 80.3 miles from Lee's Summit and 80.3 miles from Marshfield.

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

The direct path is about 135 miles (217.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lee's Summit and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marshfield.

Stop Ideas Near Osceola

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

80 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Lee's Summit

113 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Marshfield. Straight-line distance: 135.01 mi (217.27 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
Marshfield

#2 Marshfield

City in Missouri

Population7,678
Coordinates37.3386600, -92.9071200
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Marshfield (-92.90712, 37.33866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.45 L · about $21.38
Round trip
$42.76
11.34 gal · 42.9 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.38 $42.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.11 $48.23
Premium $4.65 $26.39 $52.78
Diesel $5.30 $30.07 $60.15

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee's Summit and Marshfield. The current time is 16:57:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.