Grand Canyon to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Grand Canyon from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Grand Canyon to Lee's Summit is 989.2 miles (1592 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located ENE of Grand Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1187.1 miles, taking about 23h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Grand Canyon in Arizona 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Canyon 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.