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

The driving distance from Sikeston, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 378.4 miles (609 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296.8 miles (477.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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
378.41 mi
05h 37m
Flight
296.74 mi
477.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.74 mi
Kilometers
477.55 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
378.41 mi
Kilometers
608.99 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee's Summit
Tue, May 12, 11:51 PM CDT
Return by in Sikeston
Wed, May 13, 5:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sikeston
2026-05-12T18:14
Arrive Lee's Summit
Tue, May 12, 11:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sikeston
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
Warrenton
MO

City in Warren County, Missouri, United States

From Sikeston
188 mi
02h 48m
To Lee's Summit
190.3 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto East Malone Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Malone Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Cape Girardeau

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26.1 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

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

    705 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

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

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

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

    674 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  15. 15

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

    3047 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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

  17. 17

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  23. 23

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

    1418 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 3rd Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Southwest 3rd Street

    1495 ft · 40 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
128 mi · 34%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 21%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 14%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
54.3 mi · 14%
Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 7%
I 270 West
12.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.6 mi
296.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrenton
02h 48m from Sikeston
Leave By
5:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sikeston and Sunny then Slight 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 Sikeston to Lee's Summit?

The road trip is about 378.4 miles (609 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?

Warrenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188 miles from Sikeston and 190.3 miles from Lee's Summit.

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

The direct path is about 296.8 miles (477.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.6 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 5:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.34 one way or $100.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warrenton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Warrenton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 1.3 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Animal control service,City government office
Moscow Mills City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Moscow Mills City Hall

Moscow Mills , MO
995 Main St, Moscow Mills, MO 63362
Rating 2.1/5 17 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warrenton.

RAIL

Hermann

28 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

30 mi away
301 West Front St.
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Kirkwood

69 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
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Gateway Transportation Center

84 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sikeston and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 296.74 mi (477.55 km).

Sikeston

#1 Sikeston

City in Scott County, Missouri, United States

Population15,968
Coordinates36.8767200, -89.5878600
Altitude100
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: East Malone Avenue (-89.587834, 36.876662)
End: Southwest 3rd Street (-94.382168, 38.910873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 609 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.35 gal
50.55 L · about $50.34
Round trip
$100.69
26.7 gal · 101.1 L
Estimated CO2
118.6 kg one way
Round trip: 237.3 kg / 523 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $50.34 $100.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.78 $113.56
Premium $4.65 $62.13 $124.26
Diesel $5.30 $70.81 $141.62

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Sikeston and Lee's Summit. The current time is 18:14:10.

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.