Fort Collins to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

579.8 miles 933.1 km · straight line
695.7 miles estimated 1119.7 km · driving distance
14h 0min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Fort Collins to Lee's Summit is 579.8 miles (933.1 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located E of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 695.7 miles, taking about 14h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 0min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 48min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 12min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m 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 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients