Lee's Summit to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

467.8 miles 752.9 km · straight line
503.2 miles actual route 809.8 km · driving distance
9h 29min estimated drive time
$48 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Louisville?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Louisville is 467.8 miles (752.9 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located E of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 503.2 miles, taking about 9h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Louisville in Kentucky.

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 Louisville. 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 Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 29min $48 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 23min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 1min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Louisville

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM