Albuquerque to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

726 miles 1168.4 km · straight line
794.1 miles actual route 1277.9 km · driving distance
14h 37min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Albuquerque to Lee's Summit is 726 miles (1168.4 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located ENE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 794.1 miles, taking about 14h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Lee's Summit in Missouri.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Lee's Summit. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 37min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 32min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~19h 0min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 242 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM