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

532 miles 856.1 km · straight line
638.3 miles estimated 1027.3 km · driving distance
12h 50min estimated drive time
$61 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
198° SSW bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Waco?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Waco is 532 miles (856.1 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located SSW of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 638.3 miles, taking about 12h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Waco in Texas.

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 Waco. 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 Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 50min $61 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 24min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 41min $77–$223* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Waco

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Waco
31.55°N, 97.15°W
America/Chicago
143m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 177 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients