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

363.1 miles 584.4 km · straight line
435.8 miles estimated 701.3 km · driving distance
8h 46min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Mankato?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Mankato is 363.1 miles (584.4 km) as the crow flies. Mankato is located N of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 435.8 miles, taking about 8h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Mankato in Minnesota.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lee's Summit and Mankato. 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 Mankato

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 46min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 31min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 20min $52–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Mankato

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Mankato
44.16°N, 94.01°W
America/Chicago
253m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients