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

The driving distance from Stover, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.67 mi
01h 40m
Flight
81.72 mi
131.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.72 mi
Kilometers
131.52 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.67 mi
Kilometers
152.35 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee's Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 11:32 AM CDT
Return by in Stover
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stover
2026-04-23T09:51
Arrive Lee's Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 11:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stover
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Knob Noster
MO

City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States

From Stover
49.5 mi
00h 50m
To Lee's Summit
45.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Oak Street

    738 ft · 38 sec · North Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    13.3 mi · 19 min · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 52

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 52

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 65 North, MO 52 Wesy: Sedalia

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Broadway Boulevard

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville

    767 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    144 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Jefferson Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street

    2497 ft · 53 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

    529 ft · 13 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Broadway Boulevard
64.9 mi · 69%
US 65 North
16.9 mi · 18%
West 4th Street
13.3 mi · 14%
State Highway 52
3.02 mi · 3%
Southwest Jefferson Street
0.49 mi · 1%
MO 291 South
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

West Broadway Boulevard

Turn left onto West Broadway Boulevard

64.9 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
81.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knob Noster
00h 50m from Stover
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stover 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 Stover to Lee's Summit?

The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Knob Noster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Stover and 45.2 miles from Lee's Summit.

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

The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Knob Noster

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Knob Noster, 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 Knob Noster.

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Warrensburg

16 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

29 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Lee's Summit

73 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

83 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stover and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 81.72 mi (131.52 km).

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#1 Stover

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,096
Coordinates38.4408600, -92.9918700
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Lee's Summit

#2 Lee's Summit

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population101,467
Coordinates38.9108400, -94.3821700
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: North Oak Street (-92.992047, 38.440871)
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.65 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.19
6.68 gal · 25.3 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.60 $25.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.21 $28.41
Premium $4.65 $15.54 $31.09
Diesel $5.30 $17.72 $35.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stover and Lee's Summit. The current time is 09:51:40.

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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.