Birmingham, Alabama to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

562.8 miles 905.8 km · straight line
675.4 miles estimated 1087 km · driving distance
13h 35min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
314° NW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Lee's Summit is 562.8 miles (905.8 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located NW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 675.4 miles, taking about 13h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama 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 Birmingham, Alabama 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 35min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 18min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 40min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 188 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients