Lee's Summit to North Platte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

370.6 miles 596.5 km · straight line
444.8 miles estimated 715.8 km · driving distance
8h 57min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from North Platte?

The distance from Lee's Summit to North Platte is 370.6 miles (596.5 km) as the crow flies. North Platte is located WNW of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 444.8 miles, taking about 8h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and North Platte in Nebraska.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lee's Summit and North Platte. 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 North Platte

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 57min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 44min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 30min $53–$156* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & North Platte

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
North Platte
41.12°N, 100.77°W
America/Chicago
854m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients