Lee's Summit to Monroe, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

460.1 miles 740.5 km · straight line
552.2 miles estimated 888.6 km · driving distance
11h 6min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Monroe, Louisiana?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Monroe, Louisiana is 460.1 miles (740.5 km) as the crow flies. Monroe, Louisiana is located SSE of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 552.2 miles, taking about 11h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Monroe, Louisiana in Louisiana.

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 Monroe, Louisiana. 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 Monroe, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 6min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 19min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 33min $66–$193* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Monroe, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Monroe, Louisiana
32.51°N, 92.12°W
America/Chicago
23m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 153 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients