Lee's Summit to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

665.8 miles 1071.5 km · straight line
799 miles estimated 1285.8 km · driving distance
16h 4min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
157° SSE bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from New Orleans?

The distance from Lee's Summit to New Orleans is 665.8 miles (1071.5 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located SSE of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 799 miles, taking about 16h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and New Orleans in Louisiana.

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. 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 New Orleans. 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 New Orleans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 4min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 17min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 53min $96–$280* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & New Orleans

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients