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

454.2 miles 731 km · straight line
545.1 miles estimated 877.2 km · driving distance
10h 58min estimated drive time
$52 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
270° W bearing direction

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

The distance from Columbus, Indiana to Lee's Summit is 454.2 miles (731 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located W of Columbus, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 545.1 miles, taking about 10h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Indiana in Indiana 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 Columbus, Indiana 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, Indiana to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 58min $52 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 10min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 25min $65–$191* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Indiana & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Columbus, Indiana
39.20°N, 85.92°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
192m 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 151 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients