How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Saint Robert, MO?

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Saint Robert, MO is about 172 miles (276.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.98 mi
03h 49m
Flight
140.91 mi
226.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.91 mi
Kilometers
226.77 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.98 mi
Kilometers
276.78 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Robert
Wed, Apr 15, 5:44 PM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Wed, Apr 15, 9:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-04-15T13:54
Arrive Saint Robert
Wed, Apr 15, 5:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee's Summit
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Syracuse
MO

City in Morgan County, Missouri, United States of America

From Lee's Summit
85.9 mi
01h 54m
To Saint Robert
86.1 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 3rd Street

    529 ft · 15 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest Jefferson Street

    2474 ft · 50 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    77 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    597 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    14.5 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    15 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Grand Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto West 17th Street

    530 ft · 19 sec · West 17th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    23.9 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50 East
91.4 mi · 53%
West 17th Street
12.5 mi · 7%
South Grand Avenue
0.68 mi
Southwest Jefferson Street
0.63 mi
Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

US 50 East

Continue straight

84.9 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
140.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Syracuse
01h 54m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

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 Robert?

The road trip is about 172 miles (276.8 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Syracuse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Lee's Summit and 86.1 miles from Saint Robert.

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

The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lee's Summit and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Robert.

Stop Ideas Near Syracuse

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Jefferson City

62 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Warrensburg

76 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Saint Robert. Straight-line distance: 140.91 mi (226.77 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
Saint Robert

#2 Saint Robert

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

Population6,358
Coordinates37.8281000, -92.1776700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Saint Robert (-92.17767, 37.8281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.97 L · about $22.89
Round trip
$45.78
12.14 gal · 45.94 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.89 $45.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.82 $51.63
Premium $4.65 $28.25 $56.50
Diesel $5.30 $32.20 $64.39

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee's Summit and Saint Robert. The current time is 13:54:41.

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.