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

417.4 miles 671.8 km · straight line
500.9 miles estimated 806.2 km · driving distance
10h 5min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Clarksville to Lee's Summit is 417.4 miles (671.8 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located WNW of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 500.9 miles, taking about 10h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee 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 Clarksville 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 Clarksville to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 5min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 6min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 35min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m 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 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients