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

817.9 miles 1316.3 km · straight line
981.5 miles estimated 1579.6 km · driving distance
19h 45min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Arches from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Arches to Lee's Summit is 817.9 miles (1316.3 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located E of Arches. By car, the driving distance is approximately 981.5 miles, taking about 19h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Arches in Utah 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 Arches 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 Arches to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 45min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 42min $79–$147* Budget
Train ~25h 41min $118–$344* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arches & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Arches
38.73°N, 109.59°W
America/Denver
1510m 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 273 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients