Ada to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

300.7 miles 484 km · straight line
375.9 miles estimated 605 km · driving distance
7h 34min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
15° NNE bearing direction

How far is Ada from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Ada to Lawrence, Kansas is 300.7 miles (484 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located NNE of Ada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 375.9 miles, taking about 7h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Ada in Oklahoma and Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Ada and Lawrence, Kansas. 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 Ada to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 34min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 5min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 11min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ada & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Ada
34.77°N, 96.68°W
America/Chicago
308m elevation
Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients