Lee's Summit to Rock Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lee's Summit from Rock Island?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Rock Island is 269.2 miles (433.3 km) as the crow flies. Rock Island is located NE of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 336.5 miles, taking about 6h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Rock Island 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 Rock Island. 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.