How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Oregon County, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Oregon County, MO is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Greene County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Oregon County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Oregon County.
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Start on Southwest 3rd Street
529 ft · 15 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Jefferson Street
2474 ft · 50 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
77 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
112 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 25 min
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Continue on Cantrell Road
629 ft · 19 sec · Cantrell Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton
924 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue straight
68 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
954 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
2343 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Cabool
1228 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
82.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: West Plains, Thayer
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right
1638 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto McFarland Street
675 ft · 18 sec · McFarland Street
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Continue on Girdley Street
1325 ft · 60 sec · Girdley Street
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Turn right onto Old Airport Road
1391 ft · 2 min · Old Airport Road
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Turn left onto Good Hard Drive
576 ft · 27 sec · Good Hard Drive
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Turn right onto Freedom Drive
1545 ft · 1 min · Freedom Drive
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Turn left onto Independence Drive
1626 ft · 40 sec · Independence Drive
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Continue on West Abe Taylor Street
2797 ft · 47 sec · West Abe Taylor Street
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Continue on Joe Jones Boulevard
31 mi · 45 min · Joe Jones Boulevard
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Continue on Tucker Creek Road
2584 ft · 2 min · Tucker Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tucker Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Oregon County.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 60 East
Merge slight left
82.2 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lee's Summit and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oregon County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Oregon County?
The road trip is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.5 miles from Lee's Summit and 144.6 miles from Oregon County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.3 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 5:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.54 one way or $81.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lee's Summit and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oregon County.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Oregon County. Straight-line distance: 223.72 mi (360.05 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 Oregon County
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 10,411 |
| Coordinates | 36.6867200, -91.4032900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oregon County (-91.40329, 36.68672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $3.98 | $40.54 | $81.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $44.28 | $88.56 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $48.01 | $96.02 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $61.08 | $122.16 |
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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