Lee's Summit to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lee's Summit from Phoenix?
The distance from Lee's Summit to Phoenix is 1054.2 miles (1696.6 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located WSW of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1210 miles, taking about 22h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Phoenix in Arizona.
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. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Lee's Summit and Phoenix. 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 Phoenix
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 351 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
- You could travel this distance about 23.6 times to circle the Earth's equator