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

569.5 miles 916.6 km · straight line
620.7 miles actual route 998.9 km · driving distance
10h 40min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Denver from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Denver to Lee's Summit is 569.5 miles (916.6 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located E of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 620.7 miles, taking about 10h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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 Denver 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 Denver to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 40min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 48min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~13h 52min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM