Austin, Minnesota to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

344.9 miles 555.1 km · straight line
413.9 miles estimated 666.1 km · driving distance
8h 20min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
201° SSW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Minnesota from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Austin, Minnesota to Lawrence, Kansas is 344.9 miles (555.1 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located SSW of Austin, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 413.9 miles, taking about 8h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Minnesota in Minnesota 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. 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 Austin, Minnesota 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 Austin, Minnesota to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 20min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 0min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 55min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Minnesota & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Austin, Minnesota
43.67°N, 92.97°W
America/Chicago
367m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients