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

423.1 miles 680.9 km · straight line
507.7 miles estimated 817.1 km · driving distance
10h 13min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Minneapolis?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Minneapolis is 423.1 miles (680.9 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located N of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 507.7 miles, taking about 10h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 13min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 16min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 42min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients