Lee's Summit to Madison, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

512.6 miles 824.9 km · straight line
615.1 miles estimated 989.9 km · driving distance
12h 22min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
122° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Madison, Alabama?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Madison, Alabama is 512.6 miles (824.9 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Alabama is located ESE of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 615.1 miles, taking about 12h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Madison, Alabama in Alabama.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lee's Summit and Madison, Alabama. 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 Madison, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 22min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 50min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 5min $74–$215* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Madison, Alabama

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Madison, Alabama
34.70°N, 86.75°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients