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

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Portageville, MO is about 407.2 miles (655.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 308.3 miles (496.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
407.2 mi
07h 38m
Flight
308.28 mi
496.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
308.28 mi
Kilometers
496.13 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
407.2 mi
Kilometers
655.33 km
Drive Time
07h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portageville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:30 PM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-04-19T05:52
Arrive Portageville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:38 PM to 3:08 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee's Summit
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Wentzville
MO

A city in St.

From Lee's Summit
203.4 mi
03h 49m
To Portageville
203.7 mi
03h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    1829 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    1691 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    160.1 mi · 2 hr 52 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 162: Portageville

    1184 ft · 25 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    3079 ft · 52 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on East Main Street

    843 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
160 mi · 39%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
135 mi · 33%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 13%
Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 6%
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 3%
I 470 North
7.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

160 mi · 02h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.9 mi
308.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wentzville
03h 49m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
8:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Portageville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 407.2 miles (655.3 km) and usually takes 07h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wentzville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.4 miles from Lee's Summit and 203.7 miles from Portageville.

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

The direct path is about 308.3 miles (496.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.19 one way or $108.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lee's Summit and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Portageville.

Stop Ideas Near Wentzville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wentzville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wentzville.

RAIL

Washington

31 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

46 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

60 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Portageville. Straight-line distance: 308.28 mi (496.13 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
Portageville

#2 Portageville

City in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States

Population2,869
Coordinates36.4253400, -89.6995300
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Portageville (-89.69953, 36.42534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 655 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.37 gal
54.39 L · about $54.19
Round trip
$108.38
28.74 gal · 108.78 L
Estimated CO2
127.7 kg one way
Round trip: 255.4 kg / 563 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $54.19 $108.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.12 $122.23
Premium $4.65 $66.88 $133.76
Diesel $5.30 $76.22 $152.44

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee's Summit and Portageville. The current time is 05:52:06.

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.