Capitol Reef to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

910.4 miles 1465.2 km · straight line
1092.5 miles estimated 1758.2 km · driving distance
21h 59min estimated drive time
$105 - $129 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Capitol Reef from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Capitol Reef to Lee's Summit is 910.4 miles (1465.2 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located E of Capitol Reef. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1092.5 miles, taking about 21h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Capitol Reef 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 Capitol Reef 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 Capitol Reef to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 59min $105 - $129 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 23min $87–$164* Budget
Train ~28h 35min $131–$382* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Capitol Reef & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Capitol Reef
38.28°N, 111.25°W
America/Denver
1693m 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 303 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients