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

The driving distance from Marthasville, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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
206.59 mi
03h 18m
Flight
180.14 mi
289.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.14 mi
Kilometers
289.91 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.59 mi
Kilometers
332.48 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee's Summit
Thu, Apr 30, 2:13 PM CDT
Return by in Marthasville
Thu, Apr 30, 5:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marthasville
2026-04-30T10:55
Arrive Lee's Summit
Thu, Apr 30, 2:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marthasville
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
Boonville
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA

From Marthasville
102.2 mi
01h 39m
To Lee's Summit
104.3 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    64 m · 11 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Street

    1848 ft · 1 min · South Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pecan Drive

    1210 ft · 55 sec · Pecan Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right

    15.8 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia, Jonesburg

    1032 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    176.4 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit

    1418 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest 3rd Street

    1495 ft · 40 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
177 mi · 85%
I 470 South
6.64 mi · 3%
MO 291 South
2.54 mi · 1%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.55 mi · 1%
Southeast 3rd Street
0.86 mi
South Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

176 mi · 03h 14m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
180.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boonville
01h 39m from Marthasville
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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 102.2 miles from Marthasville and 104.3 miles from Lee's Summit.

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

The direct path is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boonville

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

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

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Sedalia

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

Jefferson City

66 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Warrensburg

89 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marthasville and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 180.14 mi (289.91 km).

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#1 Marthasville

City in Missouri

Population1,198
Coordinates38.6283800, -91.0576400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Lee's Summit

#2 Lee's Summit

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population101,467
Coordinates38.9108400, -94.3821700
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: South 2nd Street (-91.057419, 38.628343)
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.6 L · about $27.49
Round trip
$54.98
14.58 gal · 55.2 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.49 $54.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.00 $62.01
Premium $4.65 $33.93 $67.86
Diesel $5.30 $38.67 $77.33

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Marthasville and Lee's Summit. The current time is 10:55:32.

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.