How far is Portageville, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?
The driving distance from Portageville, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 410.4 miles (660.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 308.3 miles (496.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portageville and Lee's Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portageville and Lee's Summit.
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Start on Main Street
843 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 55 North: Sikeston
1007 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
60.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left
101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
1279 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City
118 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 270 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
705 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
2009 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
674 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3047 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial 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 Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
1418 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 3rd Street
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Continue on Southwest 3rd Street
1495 ft · 40 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portageville and Lee's Summit.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 55 North
Keep slight left
102 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Portageville and Sunny near Lee's Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portageville to Lee's Summit?
The road trip is about 410.4 miles (660.4 km) and usually takes 06h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wentzville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204 miles from Portageville and 206.4 miles from Lee's Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 308.3 miles (496.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.60 one way or $109.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Portageville and Sunny near Lee's Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Wentzville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of O'Fallon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wentzville.
Washington
Kirkwood
Hermann
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portageville and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 308.28 mi (496.13 km).
#1 Portageville
City in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,869 |
| Coordinates | 36.4253400, -89.6995300 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lee's Summit
The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.
| Population | 101,467 |
| Coordinates | 38.9108400, -94.3821700 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 660 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $54.60 | $109.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.58 | $123.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $67.39 | $134.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $76.80 | $153.60 |
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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