Lee's Summit to Roswell, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

681.6 miles 1096.9 km · straight line
817.9 miles estimated 1316.3 km · driving distance
16h 27min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Roswell, New Mexico?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Roswell, New Mexico is 681.6 miles (1096.9 km) as the crow flies. Roswell, New Mexico is located WSW of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 817.9 miles, taking about 16h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Roswell, New Mexico in New Mexico.

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 Roswell, New Mexico. 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 Roswell, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 27min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 44min $65–$123* Budget
Train ~21h 23min $98–$286* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Roswell, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Roswell, New Mexico
33.39°N, 104.52°W
America/Denver
1090m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 227 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients