How far is Saint Martins, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Martins, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.63 mi
02h 01m
Flight
112.34 mi
180.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.34 mi
Kilometers
180.8 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.63 mi
Kilometers
189.31 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee's Summit
Fri, Apr 17, 12:28 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Martins
Fri, Apr 17, 2:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Martins
2026-04-17T10:27
Arrive Lee's Summit
Fri, Apr 17, 12:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Martins
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
La Monte
MO

City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Martins
58.7 mi
01h 00m
To Lee's Summit
58.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Business 50 West

    1.2 km · 1 min · Business 50 West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Henwick Lane

    40 m · 3 sec · Henwick Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right

    16 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    100.1 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville

    767 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    144 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Jefferson Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street

    2497 ft · 53 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

    529 ft · 13 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henwick Lane
100 mi · 85%
Business 50 West
0.73 mi · 1%
Southwest Jefferson Street
0.49 mi
MO 291 South
0.23 mi
Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Henwick Lane

Continue straight

100 mi · 02h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
112.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Monte
01h 00m from Saint Martins
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Martins and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lee's Summit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

La Monte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Saint Martins and 58.9 miles from Lee's Summit.

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

The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near La Monte

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

27 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

84 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

94 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Martins and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 112.34 mi (180.8 km).

Saint Martins

#1 Saint Martins

City in Cole County, MO

Population1,204
Coordinates38.5942000, -92.3371300
Altitude237
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: Business 50 West (-92.336944, 38.594436)
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.71 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.30
8.3 gal · 31.42 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.65 $31.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.65 $35.30
Premium $4.65 $19.31 $38.63
Diesel $5.30 $22.01 $44.02

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Martins and Lee's Summit. The current time is 10:27:43.

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.