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

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Fayette, MO is about 113.7 miles (183 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.72 mi
02h 17m
Flight
92.59 mi
149.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.59 mi
Kilometers
149.01 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.72 mi
Kilometers
183.01 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 11:26 AM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-04-23T09:08
Arrive Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 11:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Emma
MO

City in Lafayette and Saline counties in the U.

From Lee's Summit
56.8 mi
01h 08m
To Fayette
57 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 3rd Street

    1495 ft · 41 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Southeast 3rd Street

    109 m · 16 sec · Southeast 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southeast Douglas Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Southeast Douglas Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 470 North: Independence, Saint Louis

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I 470 North: Saint Louis

    7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2063 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 Business, US 40, MO 5: Boonville, Tipton

    1710 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Ashley Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · West Ashley Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Boonslick Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Boonslick Bridge

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Morrison Street

    1756 ft · 53 sec · West Morrison Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    19 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 46%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 28%
I 470 North
7.22 mi · 6%
West Ashley Road
3.14 mi · 3%
Boonslick Bridge
2.89 mi · 3%
Southeast Douglas Street
2.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

52.5 mi · 00h 57m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
92.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emma
01h 08m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lee's Summit and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.7 miles (183 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Emma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.8 miles from Lee's Summit and 57 miles from Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 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 Fayette.

Stop Ideas Near Emma

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

31 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Lee's Summit

77 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

82 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 92.59 mi (149.01 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
Fayette

#2 Fayette

City in Howard County, Missouri

Population2,682
Coordinates39.1458700, -92.6837900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Fayette (-92.68379, 39.14587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.19 L · about $15.12
Round trip
$30.24
8.02 gal · 30.38 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.12 $30.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.05 $34.11
Premium $4.65 $18.66 $37.33
Diesel $5.30 $21.27 $42.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee's Summit and Fayette. The current time is 09:08:30.

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.