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

611.4 miles 983.9 km · straight line
655.1 miles actual route 1054.3 km · driving distance
12h 24min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
267° W bearing direction

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

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Lee's Summit is 611.4 miles (983.9 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located W of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 655.1 miles, taking about 12h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 24min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 53min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~16h 7min $79–$229* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 204 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM