Origin
Lee's Summit, MO
Late night in Lee's Summit on Saturday
Local time
1:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lee's Summit, MO to Bonne Terre, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 33m
Distance
288.7 mi
465 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 20m
★
6 AM
5h 34m
8 AM
6h 0m
10 AM
5h 43m
12 PM
5h 40m
3 PM
5h 44m
5 PM
5h 59m
8 PM
5h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lee's Summit, MO
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Bonne Terre, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lee's Summit, MO to Bonne Terre, MO covers 288.7 miles and takes about 5h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southeast 3rd Street, Southeast Douglas Street, I 470 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
144.3 miles from Lee's Summit, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 33m. Total distance: 288.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 33m drive with frequent turns across 288.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast 3rd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lee's Summit, MO to Bonne Terre, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast 3rd Street | — | — |
| Southeast Douglas Street | — | — |
| I 470 North | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| U | — | — |
| Highway Patrol Sgt | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Southeast 3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee's Summit, MO and Bonne Terre, MO.
1
Start on Southwest 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Southwest 3rd Street
2
Continue on Southeast 3rd Street
358 ft
·
16 sec
·
Southeast 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto Southeast Douglas Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Douglas Street
4
Take the ramp right toward I 470 North: Independence, Saint Louis
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 470 North: Independence, Saint Louis
5
Merge slight left onto I 470 North: Saint Louis
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
I 470 North: Saint Louis
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 70 East: Saint Louis
7
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
53 mi
·
56 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi
·
34 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22 mi
·
24 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
16
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 270: Chicago, Memphis
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 270 South: Memphis
19
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
14 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 55 South: Memphis
22
Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
23
Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
24
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff
26
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
30 ft
·
the route
28
Exit the roundabout
23 mi
·
26 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward MO K, MO 47: Bonne Terre, Terre Du Lac
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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MO K, MO 47: Bonne Terre, Terre Du Lac
30
Turn right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
31
Turn slight left onto Park Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Park Avenue
32
Turn right onto North Division Street
13 ft
·
North Division Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 144.3 miles from Lee's Summit, MO, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
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 64 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.3 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bonne Terre, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lee's Summit, 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 Lee's Summit, MO
This is one driving day of about 288.7 miles and 5h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Lee's Summit, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144.3 mi from Lee's Summit, MO · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 144.3 miles from Lee's Summit, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bonne Terre, MO
The final approach into Bonne Terre, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bonne Terre, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.13 one way
$90.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $49.56 | $99.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $55.56 | $111.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.74 | $127.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.6 | 1 | $30.31 | $13.86 |
| Efficient EV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.26 | $11.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.5 | 1 | $40.42 | $18.48 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Bonne Terre, MO
Late night in Bonne Terre on Saturday
Local time
1:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 33m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lee's Summit, MO to Bonne Terre, MO covers 288.7 miles and takes about 5h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast 3rd Street, Southeast Douglas Street, I 470 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144.3 miles from Lee's Summit, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lee's Summit, MO to Bonne Terre, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lee's Summit, MO to Bonne Terre, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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