Lee's Summit to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1363.1 miles 2193.7 km · straight line
1579.6 miles actual route 2542.2 km · driving distance
28h 8min estimated drive time
$152 - $187 estimated fuel cost
~3h 15min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Los Angeles?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Los Angeles is 1363.1 miles (2193.7 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1579.6 miles, taking about 28h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 15min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Los Angeles in California.

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. 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 Lee's Summit and Los Angeles. 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 Lee's Summit to Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 8min $152 - $187 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 46min $126–$237* Budget
Train ~36h 34min $190–$553* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 454 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 114 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM