How far is Wellston, MO from Lee's Summit, MO?
The driving distance from Wellston, MO to Lee's Summit, MO is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellston and Lee's Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellston and Lee's Summit.
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Start on Page Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Page Avenue
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Saint Charles Rock Road
702 ft · 12 sec · Saint Charles Rock Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Saint Charles Rock Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Saint Charles Rock Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 170 North
1417 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Inner Belt Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Kansas City
2159 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
221.6 mi · 4 hr 12 min
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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 Wellston and Lee's Summit.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight right
222 mi · 04h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Wellston 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 Wellston to Lee's Summit?
The road trip is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.3 miles from Wellston and 121.5 miles from Lee's Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wellston and Sunny near Lee's Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellston and Lee's Summit. Straight-line distance: 220.47 mi (354.82 km).
#1 Wellston
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,279 |
| Coordinates | 38.6728300, -90.2992800 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $32.05 | $64.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.15 | $72.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.56 | $79.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.08 | $90.17 |
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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