Lee's Summit to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1515.4 miles 2438.8 km · straight line
1831.4 miles actual route 2947.4 km · driving distance
31h 27min estimated drive time
$176 - $217 estimated fuel cost
~3h 33min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from San Francisco?

The distance from Lee's Summit to San Francisco is 1515.4 miles (2438.8 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located W of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1831.4 miles, taking about 31h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 33min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and San Francisco 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 San Francisco. 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 San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 27min $176 - $217 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 44min $147–$275* Budget
Train ~40h 53min $220–$641* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 505 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 126 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM