Lee's Summit to Little Rock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

310.1 miles 499.1 km · straight line
387.7 miles estimated 623.9 km · driving distance
7h 48min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
157° SSE bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Little Rock?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Little Rock is 310.1 miles (499.1 km) as the crow flies. Little Rock is located SSE of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.7 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Little Rock in Arkansas.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lee's Summit and Little Rock. 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 Lee's Summit to Little Rock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 48min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 22min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 25min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Little Rock

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients