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

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Camdenton, MO is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
134.69 mi
03h 00m
Flight
108.35 mi
174.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.35 mi
Kilometers
174.37 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.69 mi
Kilometers
216.77 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camdenton
Sun, Apr 12, 8:48 AM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Sun, Apr 12, 11:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-04-12T05:47
Arrive Camdenton
Sun, Apr 12, 8:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee's Summit
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
Coal
MO

Unincorporated community in Missouri

From Lee's Summit
67.3 mi
01h 30m
To Camdenton
67.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph S
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 3rd Street

    529 ft · 15 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Jefferson Street

    2474 ft · 50 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    77 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    112 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    16.9 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Cantrell Road

    629 ft · 19 sec · Cantrell Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton

    924 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton

    39.2 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Ohio Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Ohio Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Division Road

    27.6 mi · 37 min · East Division Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward MO 7 South, MO 65 South: Springfield

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    31.1 mi · 46 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West: Nevada

    1878 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    2727 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Court Circle SE

    45 m · 5 sec · Court Circle SE

  19. 19

    Continue on Court Circle SE

    597 ft · 20 sec · Court Circle SE

  20. 20

    Continue on Court Circle SW

    115 m · 15 sec · Court Circle SW

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    90 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 7 South
45.8 mi · 34%
East Division Road
27.6 mi · 21%
Southwest Jefferson Street
17.5 mi · 13%
I 49 South
3.05 mi · 2%
East Ohio Street
0.65 mi
US 54 West
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

MO 7 South

Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton

39.2 mi · 00h 45m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
108.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coal
01h 30m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lee's Summit and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Camdenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Camdenton?

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Coal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Lee's Summit and 67.4 miles from Camdenton.

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

The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

RAIL

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 Lee's Summit and Camdenton. Straight-line distance: 108.35 mi (174.37 km).

Lee's Summit

#1 Lee's Summit

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population101,467
Coordinates38.9108400, -94.3821700
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Camdenton

#2 Camdenton

City in Missouri, United States

Population4,144
Coordinates38.0080900, -92.7446300
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Camdenton (-92.74463, 38.00809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.99 L · about $17.91
Round trip
$35.82
9.5 gal · 35.98 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.91 $35.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.20 $40.40
Premium $4.65 $22.11 $44.21
Diesel $5.30 $25.19 $50.39

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee's Summit and Camdenton. The current time is 05:47:45.

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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.