Lee's Summit to Mason City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

299.6 miles 482.1 km · straight line
374.4 miles estimated 602.6 km · driving distance
7h 32min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
11° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Mason City?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Mason City is 299.6 miles (482.1 km) as the crow flies. Mason City is located NNE of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374.4 miles, taking about 7h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Mason City in Iowa.

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 Mason City. 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 Mason City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 32min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 2min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 9min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Mason City

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Mason City
43.15°N, 93.20°W
America/Chicago
344m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients