Lee's Summit to Pittsburg, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

105.1 miles 169.2 km · straight line
131.4 miles estimated 211.5 km · driving distance
2h 39min estimated drive time
$13 - $16 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
190° S bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Pittsburg, Kansas?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Pittsburg, Kansas is 105.1 miles (169.2 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburg, Kansas is located S of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 131.4 miles, taking about 2h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Pittsburg, Kansas in Kansas.

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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lee's Summit and Pittsburg, Kansas. 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 Pittsburg, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 39min $13 - $16 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 11min $11–$20* Budget
Train ~2h 31min $16–$46* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Pittsburg, Kansas

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Pittsburg, Kansas
37.41°N, 94.70°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 35 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 236.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients