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

The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Versailles, MO is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.84 mi
02h 15m
Flight
89.49 mi
144.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.49 mi
Kilometers
144.02 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.84 mi
Kilometers
173.55 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Versailles
Mon, Jun 1, 2:00 PM CDT
Return by in Lee's Summit
Mon, Jun 1, 4:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lee's Summit
2026-06-01T11:44
Arrive Versailles
Mon, Jun 1, 2:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lee's Summit
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
La Monte
MO

City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States

From Lee's Summit
53.9 mi
01h 07m
To Versailles
54 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
86°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Limit Avenue

    16.7 mi · 21 min · South Limit Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 52 East: Cole Camp

    1635 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    24.4 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on West Newton Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · West Newton Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Fisher Street

    19 m · 2 sec · South Fisher Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Fisher Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50 East
65.1 mi · 60%
South Limit Avenue
16.7 mi · 15%
Southwest Jefferson Street
0.63 mi · 1%
West Newton Street
0.57 mi · 1%
MO 52 East
0.31 mi
Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

US 50 East

Continue straight

58.5 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Monte
01h 07m from Lee's Summit
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lee's Summit and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Versailles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 53.9 miles from Lee's Summit and 54 miles from Versailles.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.33 one way or $28.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lee's Summit and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Versailles.

Stop Ideas Near La Monte

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

27 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

84 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

94 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Versailles. Straight-line distance: 89.49 mi (144.02 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
Versailles

#2 Versailles

City in Missouri, United States

Population2,478
Coordinates38.4314100, -92.8410300
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee's Summit (-94.38217, 38.91084)
End: Versailles (-92.84103, 38.43141)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.4 L · about $14.33
Round trip
$28.66
7.6 gal · 28.8 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.33 $28.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.16 $32.32
Premium $4.65 $17.69 $35.37
Diesel $5.30 $20.16 $40.31

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lee's Summit and Versailles. The current time is 11:44:33.

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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.