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

802.1 miles 1290.8 km · straight line
962.5 miles estimated 1549 km · driving distance
19h 22min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Rock Springs?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Rock Springs is 802.1 miles (1290.8 km) as the crow flies. Rock Springs is located WNW of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 962.5 miles, taking about 19h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Rock Springs in Wyoming.

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 Rock Springs. 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 Rock Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 22min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 14min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~25h 11min $116–$337* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Rock Springs

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Rock Springs
41.59°N, 109.20°W
America/Denver
1947m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 267 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients