Baton Rouge to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

611.9 miles 984.8 km · straight line
734.3 miles estimated 1181.8 km · driving distance
14h 46min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
344° NNW bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Lee's Summit is 611.9 miles (984.8 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located NNW of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 734.3 miles, taking about 14h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 46min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 43min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 12min $88–$257* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m 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 204 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients