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

248.1 miles 399.2 km · straight line
310.1 miles estimated 499 km · driving distance
6h 14min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
183° S bearing direction

How far is Fort Dodge from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Fort Dodge to Lee's Summit is 248.1 miles (399.2 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located S of Fort Dodge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 310.1 miles, taking about 6h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Fort Dodge in Iowa 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Dodge 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 Dodge to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 14min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 29min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~5h 55min $37–$109* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Dodge & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Fort Dodge
42.50°N, 94.17°W
America/Chicago
340m 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 83 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 100.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients