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

760.2 miles 1223.5 km · straight line
912.3 miles estimated 1468.2 km · driving distance
18h 21min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Grand Junction from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Grand Junction to Lee's Summit is 760.2 miles (1223.5 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located E of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 912.3 miles, taking about 18h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction 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. 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 Junction 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 Grand Junction to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 21min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 1min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~23h 51min $109–$319* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Junction & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Grand Junction
39.06°N, 108.55°W
America/Denver
1400m 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 253 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients