Lee's Summit to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

931.1 miles 1498.5 km · straight line
1050.2 miles actual route 1690.1 km · driving distance
20h 12min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Lee's Summit from Washington DC?

The distance from Lee's Summit to Washington DC is 931.1 miles (1498.5 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located E of Lee's Summit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1050.2 miles, taking about 20h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Lee's Summit in Missouri and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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. 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 Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 12min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 14min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~26h 16min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lee's Summit & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Lee's Summit
38.91°N, 94.38°W
America/Chicago
316m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 310 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM