How far is Clinton, MO from Leesville, MO?

The driving distance from Clinton, MO to Leesville, MO is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.47 mi
00h 21m
Flight
12.73 mi
20.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.73 mi
Kilometers
20.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.47 mi
Kilometers
29.72 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leesville
Thu, Apr 30, 6:40 AM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, Apr 30, 7:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-30T06:18
Arrive Leesville
Thu, Apr 30, 6:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coal
MO

Unincorporated community in Missouri

From Clinton
9.2 mi
00h 10m
To Leesville
9.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Leesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Leesville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    620 ft · 32 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Ohio Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Ohio Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Division Road

    13.6 mi · 17 min · East Division Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Leesville.

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Division Road
13.6 mi · 74%
West Ohio Street
2.05 mi · 11%
South Washington Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Division Road

Continue on East Division Road

13.6 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal
00h 10m from Clinton
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Leesville?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Clinton and 9.3 miles from Leesville.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leesville.

Stop Ideas Near Coal

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

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

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Warrensburg

50 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Lee's Summit

93 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

110 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Leesville. Straight-line distance: 12.73 mi (20.49 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

City in Missouri, United States

Population9,043
Coordinates38.3686300, -93.7782700
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
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#2 Leesville

Unincorporated community in Missouri

Population1,018
Coordinates38.3486300, -93.5446500
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: South Washington Street (-93.777908, 38.368619)
End: Southeast Highway Pp (-93.544338, 38.348597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.3 gal · 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.76 $5.53
Premium $4.65 $3.03 $6.05
Diesel $5.30 $3.45 $6.90

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Leesville. The current time is 06:18:11.

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.