Colorado Springs to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

561.3 miles 903.3 km · straight line
603.2 miles actual route 970.8 km · driving distance
10h 36min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Lee's Summit is 561.3 miles (903.3 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 603.2 miles, taking about 10h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 36min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 43min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~13h 47min $72–$211* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 44.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM