Apple Valley, California to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1250.7 miles 2012.8 km · straight line
1500.9 miles estimated 2415.4 km · driving distance
30h 12min estimated drive time
$144 - $178 estimated fuel cost
~3h 1min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Lawrence, Kansas is 1250.7 miles (2012.8 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located ENE of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1500.9 miles, taking about 30h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 1min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California and Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas.

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 Apple Valley, California 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 Apple Valley, California to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 12min $144 - $178 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 14min $120–$225* Budget
Train ~39h 16min $180–$525* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m 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 417 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 104 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients