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

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Rogersville, MO is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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
167.91 mi
03h 24m
Flight
143.44 mi
230.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.44 mi
Kilometers
230.84 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.91 mi
Kilometers
270.22 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogersville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 AM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Sat, Apr 18, 2:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-04-18T07:17
Arrive Rogersville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 mi
01h 42m
To Rogersville
83.9 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph WNW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis

    954 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson

    2343 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Cabool

    1228 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FR 247

    823 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Farm Road 247

    651 ft · 15 sec · South Farm Road 247

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1272 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on East Center Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Center Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 7 South
124 mi · 74%
Southwest Jefferson Street
17.5 mi · 10%
Schoolcraft Freeway
8.29 mi · 5%
US 60 East
8.23 mi · 5%
Payne Stewart Highway
4.28 mi · 3%
I 49 South
3.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MO 7 South

Continue straight

68 mi · 01h 19m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
143.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osceola
01h 42m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lee's Summit and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rogersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 miles from Lee's Summit and 83.9 miles from Rogersville.

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

The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Rogersville. Straight-line distance: 143.44 mi (230.84 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
Rogersville

#2 Rogersville

City in Greene and Webster Counties in the U.

Population3,953
Coordinates37.1170000, -93.0557300
Altitude445
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Rogersville (-93.05573, 37.117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.43 L · about $22.36
Round trip
$44.72
11.86 gal · 44.86 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.36 $44.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.22 $50.44
Premium $4.65 $27.60 $55.20
Diesel $5.30 $31.45 $62.91

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee's Summit and Rogersville. The current time is 07:17:02.

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.