La Crosse to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

375.1 miles 603.6 km · straight line
450.1 miles estimated 724.3 km · driving distance
9h 3min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
207° SSW bearing direction

How far is La Crosse from Lee's Summit?

The distance from La Crosse to Lee's Summit is 375.1 miles (603.6 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located SSW of La Crosse. By car, the driving distance is approximately 450.1 miles, taking about 9h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — La Crosse in Wisconsin 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 La Crosse 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 La Crosse to Lee's Summit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 3min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 52min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 36min $54–$158* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between La Crosse & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

La Crosse
43.80°N, 91.24°W
America/Chicago
204m 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 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients