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

1469.3 miles 2364.6 km · straight line
1763.1 miles estimated 2837.5 km · driving distance
35h 28min estimated drive time
$170 - $209 estimated fuel cost
~3h 27min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Pinnacles?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Pinnacles is 1469.3 miles (2364.6 km) as the crow flies. Pinnacles is located W of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1763.1 miles, taking about 35h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 27min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Pinnacles in California.

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 Pinnacles. 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 Pinnacles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 28min $170 - $209 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 34min $141–$264* Budget
Train ~46h 6min $212–$617* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Pinnacles

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Pinnacles
36.49°N, 121.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
1028m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 490 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 122 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients