How far is Morgan, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?
The driving distance from Morgan, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morgan and Lee's Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan and Lee's Summit.
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Start on Orchid Drive
8 m · 1 sec · Orchid Drive
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
53 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto West Pine Street
2865 ft · 1 min · West Pine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 66
3.2 mi · 6 min · Route 66
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Turn slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
35.9 mi · 52 min
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Take the ramp right toward MO 13 North: Humansville
1598 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
59.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Continue straight
35.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
817 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit
74 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight left
8.5 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street
1036 ft · 27 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest Jefferson Street
58 m · 4 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street
2497 ft · 53 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street
529 ft · 13 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgan and Lee's Summit.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MO 13 North
Merge slight left
59.7 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Morgan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lee's Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morgan to Lee's Summit?
The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Osceola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Morgan and 84.6 miles from Lee's Summit.
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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM 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 Partly Sunny around Morgan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lee's Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Osceola
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 Osceola.
Warrensburg
Sedalia
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morgan and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 133.92 mi (215.53 km).
#1 Morgan
Unincorporated community in Missouri
| Population | 1,399 |
| Coordinates | 37.5103200, -92.6765600 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lee's Summit
The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 101,467 |
| Coordinates | 38.9108400, -94.3821700 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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