Dallas, Texas to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

444.8 miles 715.9 km · straight line
486.7 miles actual route 783.2 km · driving distance
9h 11min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
17° NNE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Lee's Summit is 444.8 miles (715.9 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located NNE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 486.7 miles, taking about 9h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 11min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 1min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~8h 43min $58–$170* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM