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

292.7 miles 471.1 km · straight line
365.9 miles estimated 588.9 km · driving distance
7h 22min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
317° NW bearing direction

How far is Jonesboro from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Jonesboro to Lee's Summit is 292.7 miles (471.1 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located NW of Jonesboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 365.9 miles, taking about 7h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Jonesboro in Arkansas 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 Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 22min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 50min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 0min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jonesboro & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Jonesboro
35.84°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
99m 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 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients