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

The driving distance from Roubidoux, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 210 miles (338 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
210.04 mi
03h 48m
Flight
159.06 mi
255.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.06 mi
Kilometers
255.99 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.04 mi
Kilometers
338.02 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee's Summit
Sun, May 3, 4:38 AM CDT
Return by in Roubidoux
Sun, May 3, 8:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roubidoux
2026-05-03T00:50
Arrive Lee's Summit
Sun, May 3, 4:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roubidoux
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
Cross Timbers
MO

City in Hickory County, Missouri, United States

From Roubidoux
104.1 mi
01h 54m
To Lee's Summit
105.9 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Flat Rock Road

    559 ft · 27 sec · Flat Rock Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Roubidoux Road

    95 m · 14 sec · Roubidoux Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Gladden Road

    3 mi · 12 min · Gladden Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    29.5 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    54 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    69 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    559 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 44 West: Springfield

    1797 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO F: Sleeper

    1348 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    24.9 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    37.3 mi · 54 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    28.3 mi · 38 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    38.9 mi · 45 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    817 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    74 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  25. 25

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Southwest Jefferson Street

    1036 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest Jefferson Street

    58 m · 4 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street

    2497 ft · 53 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

    529 ft · 13 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 7 North
39.2 mi · 19%
I 44 West
10.2 mi · 5%
MO 291 North
8.53 mi · 4%
I 49 North
3.28 mi · 2%
Gladden Road
3.11 mi · 1%
MO F
2.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

MO 7 North

Continue straight

38.9 mi · 00h 45m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.9 mi
159.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross Timbers
01h 54m from Roubidoux
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roubidoux 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 Roubidoux to Lee's Summit?

The road trip is about 210 miles (338 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Cross Timbers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Roubidoux and 105.9 miles from Lee's Summit.

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

The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.94 one way or $55.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roubidoux and Sunny near Lee's Summit.

Stop Ideas Near Cross Timbers

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

94 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

111 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roubidoux and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 159.06 mi (255.99 km).

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#1 Roubidoux

Township in Texas County, Missouri, USA

Population1,647
Coordinates37.4225500, -92.1479400
Altitude346
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: Flat Rock Road (-92.147955, 37.421996)
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.41 gal
28.06 L · about $27.94
Round trip
$55.89
14.82 gal · 56.12 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.7 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.94 $55.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.51 $63.03
Premium $4.65 $34.49 $68.97
Diesel $5.30 $39.30 $78.61

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Roubidoux and Lee's Summit. The current time is 00:50:41.

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.