Dayton to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

547.4 miles 881 km · straight line
656.9 miles estimated 1057.2 km · driving distance
13h 13min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Dayton from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Dayton to Lee's Summit is 547.4 miles (881 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located W of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 656.9 miles, taking about 13h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Dayton 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 Dayton 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 Dayton to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 13min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 52min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 11min $79–$230* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dayton & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m 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 182 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients