How far is Cole Camp, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?

The driving distance from Cole Camp, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (114 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
86.83 mi
01h 28m
Flight
70.83 mi
113.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.83 mi
Kilometers
113.99 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.83 mi
Kilometers
139.74 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee's Summit
Wed, Apr 15, 9:50 PM CDT
Return by in Cole Camp
Wed, Apr 15, 11:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cole Camp
2026-04-15T20:22
Arrive Lee's Summit
Wed, Apr 15, 9:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cole Camp
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Knob Noster
MO

City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States

From Cole Camp
43.3 mi
00h 44m
To Lee's Summit
43.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Maple Street

    23 m · 9 sec · South Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main 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 · 12 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 Cole Camp 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
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Broadway Boulevard
64.9 mi · 75%
US 65 North
16.9 mi · 20%
State Highway 52
3.02 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1 mi · 1%
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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knob Noster
00h 44m from Cole Camp
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cole Camp 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 Cole Camp to Lee's Summit?

The road trip is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 43.3 miles from Cole Camp and 43.6 miles from Lee's Summit.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (114 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cole Camp 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.

RAIL

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 Cole Camp and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 70.83 mi (113.99 km).

Cole Camp

#1 Cole Camp

City in Benton County, Missouri, United States

Population1,148
Coordinates38.4600200, -93.2027000
Altitude321
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: South Maple Street (-93.202567, 38.460024)
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.6 L · about $11.54
Round trip
$23.08
6.12 gal · 23.2 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.54 $23.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.01 $26.03
Premium $4.65 $14.24 $28.48
Diesel $5.30 $16.23 $32.46

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cole Camp and Lee's Summit. The current time is 20:22:03.

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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.