How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Senath, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Senath, MO is about 390 miles (627.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Wright County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Senath.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Senath.
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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
112 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 25 min
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Continue on Cantrell Road
629 ft · 19 sec · Cantrell Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 South: Clinton
924 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto MO 7 South: Clinton
55.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue straight
68 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 44 East: Rolla, Saint Louis
954 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
2343 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Cabool
1228 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
82.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: West Plains, Thayer
61.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn left
150 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
133 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
18.8 mi · 26 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West 3rd Street
14.6 mi · 22 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Portia Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Portia Road
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Continue on West Main Street
48.1 mi · 58 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto Commercial Street
1251 ft · 40 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn left
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Senath.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 60 East
Merge slight left
82.2 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Senath.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Senath?
The road trip is about 390 miles (627.6 km) and usually takes 08h 04m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.9 miles from Lee's Summit and 195 miles from Senath.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.5 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 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 $51.89 one way or $103.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.3 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 Senath.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Senath. Straight-line distance: 300.51 mi (483.62 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 Senath
City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,596 |
| Coordinates | 36.1342300, -90.1598200 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Senath (-90.15982, 36.13423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 628 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 51m |
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 | $51.89 | $103.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $58.52 | $117.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $64.04 | $128.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $72.98 | $145.97 |
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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