How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Cole Camp, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Cole Camp, MO is about 87 miles (140 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (114 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Cole Camp.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Cole Camp.
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Start on Southwest 3rd Street
529 ft · 15 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Jefferson Street
2474 ft · 50 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
77 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
597 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit left toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
58.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Turn right onto South Limit Avenue
16.7 mi · 21 min · South Limit Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 52 East: Cole Camp
1635 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto South Maple Street
23 m · 3 sec · South Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Cole Camp.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 50 East
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58.5 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
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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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lee's Summit and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cole Camp.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Cole Camp?
The road trip is about 87 miles (140 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 43.4 miles from Lee's Summit and 43.6 miles from Cole Camp.
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 16.2 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 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.58 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lee's Summit and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cole Camp.
Stop Ideas Near Knob Noster
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 Knob Noster.
Warrensburg
Sedalia
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Cole Camp. Straight-line distance: 70.83 mi (113.99 km).
#1 Lee's Summit
The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 101,467 |
| Coordinates | 38.9108400, -94.3821700 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cole Camp
City in Benton County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,148 |
| Coordinates | 38.4600200, -93.2027000 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cole Camp (-93.2027, 38.46002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.58 | $23.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.06 | $26.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.28 | $32.57 |
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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