Death Valley to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Death Valley from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Death Valley to Lee's Summit is 1240.1 miles (1995.8 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located ENE of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1488.2 miles, taking about 29h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 0min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California 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 Death Valley 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.