Atlanta to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

702.5 miles 1130.5 km · straight line
838.5 miles actual route 1349.4 km · driving distance
15h 39min estimated drive time
$81 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
304° NW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Atlanta to Lawrence, Kansas is 702.5 miles (1130.5 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located NW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 838.5 miles, taking about 15h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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. 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. 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 Atlanta and Lawrence, Kansas. 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 Atlanta to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 39min $81 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 47min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~20h 21min $101–$293* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM