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

634.7 miles 1021.5 km · straight line
723.9 miles actual route 1165 km · driving distance
13h 19min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Houston from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Houston to Lee's Summit is 634.7 miles (1021.5 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located N of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 723.9 miles, taking about 13h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 19min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 59min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~17h 19min $87–$253* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM