Dodge City to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

315.7 miles 508 km · straight line
378.8 miles estimated 609.6 km · driving distance
7h 37min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dodge City from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Dodge City to Lee's Summit is 315.7 miles (508 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located ENE of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378.8 miles, taking about 7h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas 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 Dodge City 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 Dodge City to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 37min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 8min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 14min $45–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dodge City & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Dodge City
37.75°N, 100.02°W
America/Chicago
760m 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 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients