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

410 miles 659.9 km · straight line
519 miles actual route 835.2 km · driving distance
9h 50min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
242° WSW bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Chicago to Lee's Summit is 410 miles (659.9 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located WSW of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 519 miles, taking about 9h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Lee's Summit in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and Lee's Summit. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Chicago to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 50min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 48min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 21min $62–$182* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m 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 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM