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

483.1 miles 777.5 km · straight line
579.7 miles estimated 933 km · driving distance
11h 40min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Amarillo to Lee's Summit is 483.1 miles (777.5 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located NE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 579.7 miles, taking about 11h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Lee's Summit in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Amarillo and Lee's Summit. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Amarillo to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 40min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 0min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 5min $70–$203* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m 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 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients