How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Pierce City, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Pierce City, MO is about 155.3 miles (250 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (221 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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 03h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Vernon County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Pierce City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Pierce City.
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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
113.6 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
1622 ft · 23 sec · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Springfield
1230 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 37, I 44 Business: Reeds, Sarcoxie
1318 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
2397 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Blackberry Road
2 mi · 4 min · Blackberry Road
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Continue on High Street
1342 ft · 29 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto North 14th Street
12.4 mi · 22 min · North 14th Street
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Turn left onto Myrtle Street
119 m · 23 sec · Myrtle Street
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Turn left
23 m · 6 sec
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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 Pierce City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 49 South
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 02m
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 then Partly Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Pierce City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Pierce City?
The road trip is about 155.3 miles (250 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Nevada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Lee's Summit and 77.6 miles from Pierce City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.3 miles (221 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Lee's Summit and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Pierce City.
Stop Ideas Near Nevada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nevada.
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Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Pierce City. Straight-line distance: 137.35 mi (221.04 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 Pierce City
City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,309 |
| Coordinates | 36.9459000, -94.0002100 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pierce City (-94.00021, 36.9459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.67 | $41.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.31 | $46.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.50 | $51.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.07 | $58.13 |
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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