Athens, Alabama to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Athens, Alabama from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Athens, Alabama to Lee's Summit is 498.1 miles (801.6 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located NW of Athens, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 597.7 miles, taking about 12h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Alabama in Alabama 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Alabama 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.