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

951.6 miles 1531.5 km · straight line
1056.3 miles actual route 1700 km · driving distance
20h 9min estimated drive time
$102 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Baltimore to Lee's Summit is 951.6 miles (1531.5 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1056.3 miles, taking about 20h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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. 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 9min $102 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 11min $85–$158* Budget
Train ~26h 12min $127–$370* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 317 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM