How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Jefferson City, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Jefferson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Jefferson City.
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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
119.8 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Turn left onto Missouri Boulevard
156 m · 15 sec · Missouri Boulevard
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Turn right onto West McCarty Street
1519 ft · 51 sec · West McCarty Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
76 m · 13 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Wall Way
104 m · 25 sec · East Wall Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Wall Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Jefferson City.
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
Continue straight
120 mi · 02h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Sunny near Jefferson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Jefferson City?
The road trip is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Sedalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.7 miles from Lee's Summit and 64 miles from Jefferson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lee's Summit and Sunny near Jefferson City.
Stop Ideas Near Sedalia
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 Sedalia.
Sedalia
Warrensburg
Jefferson City
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 121.24 mi (195.11 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 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Wall Way (-92.173431, 38.576776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.01 | $34.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.18 | $38.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.99 | $41.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.92 | $47.84 |
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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