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

1049.7 miles 1689.3 km · straight line
1259.6 miles estimated 2027.2 km · driving distance
25h 20min estimated drive time
$121 - $149 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Saguaro?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Saguaro is 1049.7 miles (1689.3 km) as the crow flies. Saguaro is located WSW of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1259.6 miles, taking about 25h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Saguaro in Arizona.

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 Saguaro. 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 Saguaro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 20min $121 - $149 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 24min $101–$189* Budget
Train ~32h 56min $151–$441* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Saguaro

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Saguaro
32.18°N, 111.17°W
America/Phoenix
900m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 350 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients