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

838.9 miles 1350 km · straight line
1006.6 miles estimated 1620 km · driving distance
20h 15min estimated drive time
$97 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Canyonlands from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Canyonlands to Lee's Summit is 838.9 miles (1350 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located E of Canyonlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1006.6 miles, taking about 20h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Canyonlands 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 Canyonlands 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 Canyonlands to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 15min $97 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 18min $81–$151* Budget
Train ~26h 20min $121–$352* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canyonlands & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Canyonlands
38.21°N, 109.90°W
America/Denver
1524m 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 280 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients