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

276.6 miles 445.2 km · straight line
345.8 miles estimated 556.5 km · driving distance
6h 57min estimated drive time
$33 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Pekin?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Pekin is 276.6 miles (445.2 km) as the crow flies. Pekin is located ENE of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 345.8 miles, taking about 6h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Pekin in Illinois.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Pekin. 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 Pekin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 57min $33 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 20min $28–$52* Budget
Train ~6h 36min $41–$121* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Pekin

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Pekin
40.57°N, 89.64°W
America/Chicago
153m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 92 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 90 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients