Lee's Summit to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1084.9 miles 1745.9 km · straight line
1301.8 miles estimated 2095.1 km · driving distance
26h 11min estimated drive time
$125 - $154 estimated fuel cost
~2h 41min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Sun Valley?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Sun Valley is 1084.9 miles (1745.9 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located WNW of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1301.8 miles, taking about 26h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Sun Valley in Idaho.

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 Sun Valley. 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 Sun Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 11min $125 - $154 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 25min $104–$195* Budget
Train ~34h 2min $156–$456* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Sun Valley

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Sun Valley
43.70°N, 114.35°W
America/Boise
1752m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 362 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 90 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients