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

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Morgan, MO is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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
169.16 mi
03h 49m
Flight
133.92 mi
215.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.92 mi
Kilometers
215.53 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.16 mi
Kilometers
272.23 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 PM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-04-23T09:22
Arrive Morgan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 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
84.6 mi
01h 54m
To Morgan
84.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.5 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 Business, MO 32: Bolivar, Fair Play

    1085 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    36 mi · 53 min · West Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2865 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Front Street

    103 m · 7 sec · North Front Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East Pine Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · East Pine Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Orchid Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 7 South
96.1 mi · 57%
West Broadway Street
36 mi · 21%
Southwest Jefferson Street
17.5 mi · 10%
East Pine Street
6.14 mi · 4%
I 49 South
3.05 mi · 2%
MO 13 Business
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

MO 7 South

Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton

55.5 mi · 01h 04m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
133.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osceola
01h 54m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lee's Summit and Partly Sunny near Morgan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 84.6 miles from Lee's Summit and 84.6 miles from Morgan.

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

The direct path is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Morgan. Straight-line distance: 133.92 mi (215.53 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
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#2 Morgan

Unincorporated community in Missouri

Population1,399
Coordinates37.5103200, -92.6765600
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Morgan (-92.67656, 37.51032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.6 L · about $22.51
Round trip
$45.03
11.94 gal · 45.2 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.51 $45.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.39 $50.78
Premium $4.65 $27.78 $55.57
Diesel $5.30 $31.66 $63.33

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee's Summit and Morgan. The current time is 09:22:19.

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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.