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Trip from Saint Ann, MO to Lee's Summit, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 28m

Distance

231.5 mi

373 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 15m ★
6 AM
4h 29m
8 AM
4h 55m
10 AM
4h 38m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 54m
8 PM
4h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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mother of Virgin Mary in Christian and Islamic traditions; unnamed in the New Testament or Quran

Saint Ann, MO

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city in Jackson and Cass counties in Missouri, United States

Lee's Summit, MO

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 231.5-mile drive from Saint Ann, MO, to Lee's Summit, MO, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 28 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-70 and I-470, this route is almost entirely highway, making for efficient travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $36, it's an economical option for exploring within the Midwest. This journey is best suited for those who prefer getting to their destination without much fuss, focusing on the practicalities of covering ground. Plan for just one stop to break up the drive, allowing you to reach Lee's Summit with plenty of time to spare.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

115.8 miles from Saint Ann, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 217.3 mi 4h 6m
I 470 6.4 mi 7m
MO 291 2.5 mi 4m
Saint Charles Rock Road 2 mi 3m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 1.6 mi 1m
Southeast 3rd Street 0.9 mi 2m
Southwest 3rd Street 0.3 mi <1m
San Jose Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 217.3 mi, about 4h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Ann, MO and Lee's Summit, MO.

1

Start on San Jose Lane

421 ft · 24 sec · San Jose Lane
2

Turn left onto MO 180

2.0 mi · 3 min · Saint Charles Rock Road
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 70 West Use the slight right lane.
4

Merge onto I 70

217 mi · 4 hr 6 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on I 70

1.6 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 15A Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 470; MO 291

6.4 mi · 7 min · I 470; MO 291
8

Keep slight left at fork onto MO 291

2.5 mi · 4 min · MO 291
Exit 10B Toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9

Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Southeast 3rd Street
10

Continue on Southwest 3rd Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
11

Arrive at destination

Southwest 3rd Street

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 28-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Saint Ann to maximize your day in Lee's Summit. Since the longest stretch on I-70 is over 200 miles, plan for a refueling stop before you get too low, perhaps around the halfway point. While only one stop is officially noted, having a backup gas station in mind is always wise, especially on a highway-focused route. The relatively short duration means you have flexibility, but sticking to the main roads like I-70 will ensure you arrive efficiently. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you approach the Kansas City metropolitan area for a smoother final approach.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 115.8 miles from Saint Ann, MO, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 217.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 51 miles or 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 115.8 miles or 2h 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lee's Summit, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Saint Ann, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Saint Ann, MO

This is one driving day of about 231.5 miles and 4h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Saint Ann, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 217.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Fulton, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fulton, MO

116 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Fulton, MO to Lee's Summit, MO

147.6 mi · 2h 50m

Pacing Suggestions

Wentzville, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fulton, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115.8 miles from Saint Ann, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 217.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Thailand Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Blue Springs, Missouri

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 215

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18162293292

Visit website

Chuck-A-Burger Drive-In Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Louis, Missouri

1.8 mi

Thailand Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 215

Blue Springs, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18162293292

Visit website

Chuck-A-Burger Drive-In Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

St. Louis, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13144279524

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 132.3

Boonville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 49.6

Warrenton, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16364562001

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 16.5

St Peters, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 132.3

Boonville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16608829120

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 115.8

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 115.8

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 16.5

O'Fallon, Missouri

+18889982546

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 33.1

Wentzville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 227.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MO 180 / Saint Charles Rock Road

Turn left onto MO 180 / Saint Charles Rock Road

Navigation decision point

6
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 70 West
5
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 70

Merge onto I 70

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
221.2 mi into trip | ~4h 13m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 15A Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
8
227.8 mi into trip | ~4h 21m in | MO 291

Keep slight left at fork onto MO 291 toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 10B Toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.19 one way

$72.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $39.74 $79.48
premium $4.89 $44.55 $89.10
diesel $5.61 $51.11 $102.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 81 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 69.5 0 $24.31 $11.11
Efficient EV 57.9 0 $20.26 $9.26
EV Truck/SUV 92.6 1 $32.41 $14.82

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Saint Ann, MO

Late night in Saint Ann on Sunday

Local time

12:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lee's Summit, MO

Late night in Lee's Summit on Sunday

Local time

12:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Partly Cloudy

S 8 to 14 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

18 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 28m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...

13 mi from route ~31 min detour $19
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for 98% of this 231.5-mile route. The majority of your time will be spent on I-70, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch of 217.3 miles. This means consistent speeds and minimal distractions, characteristic of a modern interstate journey. While the profile is predominantly highway, transitioning to I-470 and MO 291 near your destination offers a slight shift in the immediate surroundings as you approach the Kansas City metro area. It's a drive designed for steady progress.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 217.3 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 470. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MO 180 / Saint Charles Rock Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MO 180 / Saint Charles Rock Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 28m. Total distance: 231.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 217.3 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MO 180 / Saint Charles Rock Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Lee's Summit, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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