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

547.4 miles 880.9 km · straight line
656.9 miles estimated 1057.1 km · driving distance
13h 13min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
134° SE bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Tuscaloosa is 547.4 miles (880.9 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located SE of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 656.9 miles, taking about 13h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lee's Summit and Tuscaloosa. 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 Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 13min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 52min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 11min $79–$230* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Tuscaloosa
33.21°N, 87.57°W
America/Chicago
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 182 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients