Highland Park to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Highland Park from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Highland Park to Lee's Summit is 412.7 miles (664.2 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located WSW of Highland Park. By car, the driving distance is approximately 495.2 miles, taking about 9h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Highland Park in Illinois 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Highland Park 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.