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

353 miles 568.1 km · straight line
433.5 miles actual route 697.6 km · driving distance
8h 46min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
136° SE bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Memphis?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Memphis is 353 miles (568.1 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located SE of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 433.5 miles, taking about 8h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Memphis in Tennessee.

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 Memphis. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 46min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 31min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 20min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Memphis

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM