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

How far is Lee's Summit from Surprise?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Surprise is 1062.2 miles (1709.5 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located WSW of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1274.7 miles, taking about 25h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Surprise 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 Surprise. 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.