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

642.9 miles 1034.6 km · straight line
771.4 miles estimated 1241.5 km · driving distance
15h 31min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Vail?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Vail is 642.9 miles (1034.6 km) as the crow flies. Vail is located W of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 771.4 miles, taking about 15h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Vail in Colorado.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 31min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 37min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 10min $93–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Vail

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Vail
39.64°N, 106.37°W
America/Denver
2500m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients