How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Saint Martins, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Saint Martins, MO is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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 28m.
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 Pettis 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 Saint Martins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Saint Martins.
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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
109.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Turn left onto Henwick Lane
90 m · 9 sec · Henwick Lane
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Turn right onto Business 50 West
1.2 km · 1 min · Business 50 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Business 50 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Saint Martins.
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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110 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lee's Summit and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Martins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Saint Martins?
The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
La Monte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Lee's Summit and 59 miles from Saint Martins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lee's Summit and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Martins.
Stop Ideas Near La Monte
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 La Monte.
Sedalia
Warrensburg
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Saint Martins. Straight-line distance: 112.34 mi (180.8 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 Saint Martins
City in Cole County, MO
| Population | 1,204 |
| Coordinates | 38.5942000, -92.3371300 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Martins (-92.33713, 38.5942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.69 | $31.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.06 | $44.13 |
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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