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

665.7 miles 1071.3 km · straight line
798.8 miles estimated 1285.6 km · driving distance
16h 4min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Kingsport from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Kingsport to Lee's Summit is 665.7 miles (1071.3 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located WNW of Kingsport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 798.8 miles, taking about 16h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Kingsport in Tennessee 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. 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 Kingsport 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 Kingsport to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 4min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 17min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 53min $96–$280* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kingsport & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Kingsport
36.55°N, 82.56°W
America/New_York
369m 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 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients