Bryce Canyon to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

968.8 miles 1559.1 km · straight line
1162.5 miles estimated 1870.9 km · driving distance
23h 23min estimated drive time
$112 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Bryce Canyon from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Bryce Canyon to Lee's Summit is 968.8 miles (1559.1 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located E of Bryce Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1162.5 miles, taking about 23h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Bryce Canyon in Utah 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 Bryce Canyon 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 Bryce Canyon to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 23min $112 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 4min $93–$174* Budget
Train ~30h 24min $140–$407* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bryce Canyon & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Bryce Canyon
37.59°N, 112.19°W
America/Denver
2529m 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 323 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients