Columbus, Georgia to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

689.6 miles 1109.8 km · straight line
827.5 miles estimated 1331.8 km · driving distance
16h 39min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
313° NW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Georgia from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Columbus, Georgia to Lee's Summit is 689.6 miles (1109.8 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located NW of Columbus, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 827.5 miles, taking about 16h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Georgia in Georgia 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. 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. 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 Columbus, Georgia 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 Columbus, Georgia to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 39min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 59min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 39min $99–$290* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Georgia & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Columbus, Georgia
32.46°N, 84.99°W
America/New_York
82m 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 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients