Bloomington, Illinois to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Lee's Summit is 306.3 miles (493 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located WSW of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Lee's Summit in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Bloomington, Illinois 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.