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

456.1 miles 734.1 km · straight line
550.8 miles actual route 886.5 km · driving distance
9h 30min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
20° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Fort Worth to Lee's Summit is 456.1 miles (734.1 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located NNE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 550.8 miles, taking about 9h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas 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 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 30min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 24min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~9h 2min $66–$193* Comfort

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Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM