Badlands to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Badlands from Lee's Summit?
The distance from Badlands to Lee's Summit is 535.2 miles (861.3 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located SE of Badlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 642.2 miles, taking about 12h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Badlands in South Dakota 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Badlands 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 Badlands to Lee's Summit
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46.5 times to circle the Earth's equator