Crater Lake to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1469.9 miles 2365.6 km · straight line
1763.9 miles estimated 2838.7 km · driving distance
35h 29min estimated drive time
$170 - $209 estimated fuel cost
~3h 27min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Crater Lake to Lee's Summit is 1469.9 miles (2365.6 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located E of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1763.9 miles, taking about 35h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 27min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon 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. 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 Crater Lake 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 Crater Lake to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 29min $170 - $209 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 35min $141–$265* Budget
Train ~46h 8min $212–$617* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m 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 490 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 122 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients