Columbia, Tennessee to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Lee's Summit is 463.5 miles (746 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located WNW of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 556.3 miles, taking about 11h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Tennessee 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 Columbia, Tennessee 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.