Las Vegas to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1150.3 miles 1851.2 km · straight line
1366.8 miles actual route 2199.7 km · driving distance
23h 24min estimated drive time
$132 - $162 estimated fuel cost
~2h 49min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Las Vegas to Lee's Summit is 1150.3 miles (1851.2 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located ENE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1366.8 miles, taking about 23h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 49min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 24min $132 - $162 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 5min $109–$205* Budget
Train ~30h 25min $164–$478* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Lee's Summit

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 383 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM