How far is Lee's Summit, MO from Wentzville, MO?
The driving distance from Lee's Summit, MO to Wentzville, MO is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190 miles (305.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee's Summit and Wentzville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit and Wentzville.
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Start on Southwest 3rd Street
1495 ft · 41 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
109 m · 16 sec · Southeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Douglas Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Southeast Douglas Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 470 North: Independence, Saint Louis
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 470 North: Saint Louis
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
2063 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
80.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO Z
1118 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto South Church Street
129 m · 10 sec · South Church Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Church Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street
1037 ft · 39 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
135 m · 20 sec · West 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue
706 ft · 26 sec · South Linn Avenue
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Turn right onto East Allen Street
12 m · 2 sec · East Allen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lee's Summit and Wentzville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
80.1 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lee's Summit and Mostly Sunny near Wentzville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lee's Summit to Wentzville?
The road trip is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Boonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Lee's Summit and 103.6 miles from Wentzville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190 miles (305.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lee's Summit and Mostly Sunny near Wentzville.
Stop Ideas Near Boonville
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 Boonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee's Summit and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 189.99 mi (305.76 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 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Allen Street (-90.852906, 38.81143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.34 | $54.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.83 | $61.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.74 | $67.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.45 | $76.91 |
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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