Lee's Summit to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1455.7 miles 2342.8 km · straight line
1744.7 miles actual route 2807.8 km · driving distance
29h 43min estimated drive time
$168 - $207 estimated fuel cost
~3h 26min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Sacramento?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Sacramento is 1455.7 miles (2342.8 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located W of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1744.7 miles, taking about 29h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 26min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Sacramento in California.

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 Sacramento. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 43min $168 - $207 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 40min $140–$262* Budget
Train ~38h 38min $209–$611* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 485 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM