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

441.9 miles 711.1 km · straight line
581.7 miles actual route 936.1 km · driving distance
10h 47min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Milwaukee?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Milwaukee is 441.9 miles (711.1 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NE of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 581.7 miles, taking about 10h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 47min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 56min $47–$87* Budget
Train ~10h 15min $70–$204* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 147 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM