Lee's Summit to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

609.1 miles 980.2 km · straight line
730.9 miles estimated 1176.2 km · driving distance
14h 42min estimated drive time
$70 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Rocky Mountain is 609.1 miles (980.2 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located WNW of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 730.9 miles, taking about 14h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Rocky Mountain in Colorado.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lee's Summit and Rocky Mountain. 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 Rocky Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 42min $70 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 38min $58–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 7min $88–$256* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Rocky Mountain

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Rocky Mountain
40.34°N, 105.68°W
America/Denver
3658m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 203 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients