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

387.4 miles 623.4 km · straight line
464.8 miles estimated 748.1 km · driving distance
9h 21min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
40° NE bearing direction

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

The distance from Lee's Summit to Madison, Wisconsin is 387.4 miles (623.4 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located NE of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 464.8 miles, taking about 9h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin.

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 Madison, Wisconsin. 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, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 21min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 13min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 53min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients