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

585.4 miles 942.1 km · straight line
702.5 miles estimated 1130.5 km · driving distance
14h 8min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Boulder to Lee's Summit is 585.4 miles (942.1 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located E of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 702.5 miles, taking about 14h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 8min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 58min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 22min $84–$246* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m 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 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients