Lee's Summit to Mount Rainier: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1481.3 miles 2384 km · straight line
1777.6 miles estimated 2860.8 km · driving distance
35h 46min estimated drive time
$171 - $211 estimated fuel cost
~3h 29min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Mount Rainier?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Mount Rainier is 1481.3 miles (2384 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rainier is located WNW of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1777.6 miles, taking about 35h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 29min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Mount Rainier in Washington.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lee's Summit and Mount Rainier. 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 Mount Rainier

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 46min $171 - $211 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 55min $142–$267* Budget
Train ~46h 30min $213–$622* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Mount Rainier

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Mount Rainier
46.85°N, 121.76°W
America/Los_Angeles
4392m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 494 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 123 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients