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

392.6 miles 631.9 km · straight line
471.2 miles estimated 758.3 km · driving distance
9h 29min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
236° SW bearing direction

How far is Crystal Lake from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Crystal Lake to Lee's Summit is 392.6 miles (631.9 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located SW of Crystal Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 471.2 miles, taking about 9h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Crystal Lake in Illinois 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 Crystal 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 Crystal Lake to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 29min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 23min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 1min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crystal Lake & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Crystal Lake
42.24°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
279m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients