Lee's Summit to Ottawa, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lee's Summit from Ottawa, Illinois?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Ottawa, Illinois is 337.5 miles (543.1 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Illinois is located ENE of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 404.9 miles, taking about 8h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Ottawa, Illinois in Illinois.

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 Ottawa, Illinois. 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.