How far is Elsberry, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?
The driving distance from Elsberry, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elsberry and Lee's Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elsberry and Lee's Summit.
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Start on North Main Street
21 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
11.1 mi · 16 min · Broadway Street
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 22 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2719 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
11.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight onto East 3rd Street
1267 ft · 27 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Sturgeon Street
115 m · 9 sec · North Sturgeon Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1867 ft · 32 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn straight onto Danville Road
702 ft · 12 sec · Danville Road
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Continue on Danville Road
5 mi · 8 min · Danville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2201 ft · 39 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia
1085 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41.1 mi · 48 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
1418 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 3rd Street
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Continue on Southwest 3rd Street
1495 ft · 40 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 Elsberry and Lee's Summit.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elsberry and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lee's Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elsberry to Lee's Summit?
The road trip is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.6 miles from Elsberry and 112.2 miles from Lee's Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.53 one way or $59.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elsberry and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lee's Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Rocheport
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 Rocheport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elsberry and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 194.05 mi (312.3 km).
#1 Elsberry
City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,098 |
| Coordinates | 39.1667200, -90.7809600 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.53 | $59.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.30 | $66.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.44 | $72.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.53 | $83.06 |
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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