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

612.2 miles 985.2 km · straight line
734.6 miles estimated 1182.2 km · driving distance
14h 47min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Deadwood from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Deadwood to Lee's Summit is 612.2 miles (985.2 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located SE of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 734.6 miles, taking about 14h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Deadwood in South Dakota 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Deadwood 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 Deadwood to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 47min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 44min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 13min $88–$257* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Deadwood & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Deadwood
44.38°N, 103.73°W
America/Chicago
1393m 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 · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients