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

The driving distance from Saint Robert, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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
182.92 mi
03h 12m
Flight
140.91 mi
226.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.91 mi
Kilometers
226.77 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.92 mi
Kilometers
294.38 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee's Summit
Wed, Apr 15, 3:15 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Robert
Wed, Apr 15, 6:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Robert
2026-04-15T12:03
Arrive Lee's Summit
Wed, Apr 15, 3:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Robert
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
Syracuse
MO

City in Morgan County, Missouri, United States of America

From Saint Robert
85.8 mi
01h 36m
To Lee's Summit
97.1 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    36.3 mi · 53 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 17th Street

    530 ft · 15 sec · West 17th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Grand Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    15 mi · 19 min · West 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.5 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    16.3 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    74.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  10. 10

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

    767 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    144 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Jefferson Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Jefferson Street

    2497 ft · 53 sec · Southwest Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

    529 ft · 13 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Robert 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Street
104 mi · 57%
South Grand Avenue
0.68 mi
Southwest Jefferson Street
0.49 mi
MO 291 South
0.23 mi
West 17th Street
0.1 mi
Southwest 3rd Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

West 4th Street

Continue straight

74.9 mi · 01h 33m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
140.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Syracuse
01h 36m from Saint Robert
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint Robert 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 Saint Robert to Lee's Summit?

The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Syracuse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.8 miles from Saint Robert and 97.1 miles from Lee's Summit.

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

The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint Robert and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lee's Summit.

Stop Ideas Near Syracuse

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Jefferson City

62 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Warrensburg

76 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Robert and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 140.91 mi (226.77 km).

Saint Robert

#1 Saint Robert

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

Population6,358
Coordinates37.8281000, -92.1776700
Altitude317
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: Old Route 66 (-92.177623, 37.828403)
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.43 L · about $24.32
Round trip
$48.65
12.9 gal · 48.86 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.32 $48.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.43 $54.86
Premium $4.65 $30.02 $60.04
Diesel $5.30 $34.21 $68.42

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Robert and Lee's Summit. The current time is 12:03:30.

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.