Leavenworth, Kansas to Lee's Summit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Leavenworth, Kansas from Lee's Summit?

The distance from Leavenworth, Kansas to Lee's Summit is 40.1 miles (64.5 km) as the crow flies. Lee's Summit is located SE of Leavenworth, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 52.1 miles, taking about 1h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States — Leavenworth, Kansas in Kansas and Lee's Summit in Missouri.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Leavenworth, Kansas 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.