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

The driving distance from Oakville, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222 miles (357.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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
249.37 mi
03h 53m
Flight
221.98 mi
357.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.98 mi
Kilometers
357.25 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.37 mi
Kilometers
401.32 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee's Summit
Fri, Apr 24, 1:21 AM CDT
Return by in Oakville
Fri, Apr 24, 5:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakville
2026-04-23T21:28
Arrive Lee's Summit
Fri, Apr 24, 1:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakville
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
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Oakville
123.7 mi
01h 56m
To Lee's Summit
125.7 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    40 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road

    52 m · 8 sec · Cliff Cave Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto MO 231

    49 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Telegraph Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 255 West, US 50 West: Memphis

    1315 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    3047 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  21. 21

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

    1418 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 3rd Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Southwest 3rd Street

    1495 ft · 40 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakville 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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 32%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 22%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
54.3 mi · 22%
Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 10%
I 255 West
14.5 mi · 6%
I 470 South
6.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

80.7 mi · 01h 35m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
222 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 56m from Oakville
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oakville and 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 Oakville to Lee's Summit?

The road trip is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.7 miles from Oakville and 125.7 miles from Lee's Summit.

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

The direct path is about 222 miles (357.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.18 one way or $66.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lee's Summit.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakville and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 221.98 mi (357.25 km).

Oakville

#1 Oakville

City in Halton Region, Ontario

Population36,143
Coordinates38.4700500, -90.3045600
Altitude183
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: Cliff Cave Road (-90.304531, 38.470247)
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.31 L · about $33.18
Round trip
$66.37
17.6 gal · 66.62 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.18 $66.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.43 $74.85
Premium $4.65 $40.96 $81.91
Diesel $5.30 $46.68 $93.35

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakville and Lee's Summit. The current time is 21:28:35.

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.