East Moline to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

274.2 miles 441.3 km · straight line
342.7 miles estimated 551.6 km · driving distance
6h 54min estimated drive time
$33 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
231° SW bearing direction

How far is East Moline from Lee's Summit?

The distance from East Moline to Lee's Summit is 274.2 miles (441.3 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located SW of East Moline. By car, the driving distance is approximately 342.7 miles, taking about 6h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — East Moline in Illinois and Lee's Summit in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 East Moline 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 East Moline to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 54min $33 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 17min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 33min $41–$120* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between East Moline & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

East Moline
41.50°N, 90.44°W
America/Chicago
214m 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 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 90.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients