Lee's Summit to Van Buren: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lee's Summit from Van Buren?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Van Buren is 240 miles (386.3 km) as the crow flies. Van Buren is located S of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 300.1 miles, taking about 6h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Van Buren in Arkansas.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

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