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

660.2 miles 1062.5 km · straight line
796 miles actual route 1281.1 km · driving distance
14h 53min estimated drive time
$77 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Atlanta to Lee's Summit is 660.2 miles (1062.5 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located NW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 796 miles, taking about 14h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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. 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 53min $77 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 52min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~19h 21min $96–$279* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM