Apple Valley, California to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1295.7 miles 2085.2 km · straight line
1554.8 miles estimated 2502.2 km · driving distance
31h 17min estimated drive time
$150 - $184 estimated fuel cost
~3h 6min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Lee's Summit is 1295.7 miles (2085.2 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located ENE of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1554.8 miles, taking about 31h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 6min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, California 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 Apple Valley, California to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 17min $150 - $184 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 32min $124–$233* Budget
Train ~40h 40min $187–$544* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m 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 432 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 108 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients