Hobbs to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

651 miles 1047.7 km · straight line
781.2 miles estimated 1257.2 km · driving distance
15h 43min estimated drive time
$75 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Hobbs from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Hobbs to Lee's Summit is 651 miles (1047.7 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located NE of Hobbs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 781.2 miles, taking about 15h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Hobbs in New Mexico 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 43min $75 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 52min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 26min $94–$273* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hobbs & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Hobbs
32.70°N, 103.14°W
America/Denver
1104m 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 217 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients