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

754.7 miles 1214.5 km · straight line
905.6 miles estimated 1457.4 km · driving distance
18h 13min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Clifton from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Clifton to Lee's Summit is 754.7 miles (1214.5 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located E of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 905.6 miles, taking about 18h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Clifton 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. 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 Clifton 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 Clifton to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 13min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 52min $72–$136* Budget
Train ~23h 41min $109–$317* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m 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 252 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients