How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Terre du Lac, MO?

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Terre du Lac, MO is about 270.7 miles (435.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
270.74 mi
05h 46m
Flight
214.76 mi
345.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.76 mi
Kilometers
345.63 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.74 mi
Kilometers
435.71 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre du Lac
Fri, Oct 16, 3:54 AM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Fri, Oct 16, 9:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-10-15T22:07
Arrive Terre du Lac
Fri, Oct 16, 3:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:26 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
Kingdom City
MO

Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America

From Lee's Summit
135 mi
02h 53m
To Terre du Lac
135.7 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Terre du Lac.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Terre du Lac.

  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

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 47: Warrenton, Hawk Point

    908 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    31 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2293 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    42 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Commercial Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Commercial Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on East Gravois Avenue

    6.2 mi · 10 min · East Gravois Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    20.4 mi · 35 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    10.8 mi · 19 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Rue Terre Bonne

    2475 ft · 2 min · Rue Terre Bonne

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rue Terre Bonne

    98 m · 14 sec · Rue Terre Bonne

  27. 27

    Continue on Rue Terre Bonne

    2709 ft · 2 min · Rue Terre Bonne

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Rue Charlemagne

    112 m · 19 sec · Rue Charlemagne

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Saint Francois Road

    1517 ft · 1 min · Saint Francois Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Champs Elysees Drive

    1246 ft · 56 sec · Champs Elysees Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Rue Monshau

    748 ft · 34 sec · Rue Monshau

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Michel Drive

    110 m · 20 sec · Michel Drive

  33. 33

    Continue on Michel Drive

    33 m · 5 sec · Michel Drive

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michel Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Terre du Lac.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
118 mi · 44%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 20%
I 470 North
7.22 mi · 3%
East Gravois Avenue
6.21 mi · 2%
Southeast Douglas Street
2.2 mi · 1%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

64.2 mi · 01h 13m

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
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56 mi
214.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
02h 53m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lee's Summit and Showers And Thunderstorms near Terre du Lac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Terre du Lac?

The road trip is about 270.7 miles (435.7 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135 miles from Lee's Summit and 135.7 miles from Terre du Lac.

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

The direct path is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.96 one way or $75.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.9 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 Terre du Lac.

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Terre du Lac. Straight-line distance: 214.76 mi (345.63 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
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#2 Terre du Lac

Terre du Lac is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.9117200, -90.6254100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Terre du Lac (-90.62541, 37.91172)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.55 gal
36.16 L · about $37.96
Round trip
$75.92
19.1 gal · 72.32 L
Estimated CO2
84.9 kg one way
Round trip: 169.7 kg / 374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $37.96 $75.92
Mid-grade $4.34 $41.46 $82.91
Premium $4.71 $44.95 $89.90
Diesel $5.99 $57.19 $114.37

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee's Summit and Terre du Lac. The current time is 22:07:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.