Big Sur to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Big Sur from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Big Sur to Lee's Summit is 1506.8 miles (2425 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located ENE of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1808.2 miles, taking about 36h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 32min. Both are located in United States — Big Sur in California 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. 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 Big Sur 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.