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

175.6 miles 282.6 km · straight line
219.5 miles estimated 353.3 km · driving distance
4h 25min estimated drive time
$21 - $26 estimated fuel cost
~51min flight time
357° N bearing direction

How far is Bentonville from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Bentonville to Lee's Summit is 175.6 miles (282.6 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located N of Bentonville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 219.5 miles, taking about 4h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States — Bentonville in Arkansas and Lee's Summit in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bentonville 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 Bentonville to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 25min $21 - $26 Flexible stops
Fly ~51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 18min $18–$33* Budget
Train ~4h 12min $26–$77* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bentonville & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Bentonville
36.37°N, 94.21°W
America/Chicago
395m 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 59 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 15 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 141.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients