Lee's Summit to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1332.5 miles 2144.5 km · straight line
1599 miles estimated 2573.4 km · driving distance
32h 10min estimated drive time
$154 - $189 estimated fuel cost
~3h 11min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Mammoth Lakes is 1332.5 miles (2144.5 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located W of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1599 miles, taking about 32h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 11min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Mammoth Lakes 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 Mammoth Lakes. 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 Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 10min $154 - $189 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 36min $128–$240* Budget
Train ~41h 49min $192–$560* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 444 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients