How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Moscow Mills, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Moscow Mills, MO is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Moscow Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Moscow Mills.
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Start on Southwest 3rd Street
1495 ft · 41 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
109 m · 16 sec · Southeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Douglas Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Southeast Douglas Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 470 North: Independence, Saint Louis
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 470 North: Saint Louis
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
2063 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
74.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO T, MO W: Foristell
1203 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints
4.9 mi · 6 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO C: Moscow Mills, Old Monroe
1553 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
2953 ft · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Moscow Mills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
74.4 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lee's Summit and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moscow Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Moscow Mills?
The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.7 miles from Lee's Summit and 105.1 miles from Moscow Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lee's Summit and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moscow Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Rocheport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Moscow Mills. Straight-line distance: 186.19 mi (299.65 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 Moscow Mills
City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,652 |
| Coordinates | 38.9478300, -90.9181900 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moscow Mills (-90.91819, 38.94783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $27.91 | $55.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.47 | $62.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.44 | $68.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.25 | $78.50 |
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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