Castle Rock to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

561.8 miles 904.2 km · straight line
674.2 miles estimated 1085 km · driving distance
13h 34min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Castle Rock from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Castle Rock to Lee's Summit is 561.8 miles (904.2 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located E of Castle Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 674.2 miles, taking about 13h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Castle Rock 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 Castle Rock 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 Castle Rock to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 34min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 17min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 38min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Castle Rock & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Castle Rock
39.37°N, 104.86°W
America/Denver
1897m 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 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients