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

457.5 miles 736.2 km · straight line
550.6 miles actual route 886.1 km · driving distance
10h 19min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
112° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Nashville?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Nashville is 457.5 miles (736.2 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located ESE of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 550.6 miles, taking about 10h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Nashville 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 Nashville. 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 Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 19min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 23min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~9h 48min $66–$193* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Nashville

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 54.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM