Baltimore to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

996.6 miles 1603.9 km · straight line
1098.8 miles actual route 1768.3 km · driving distance
20h 55min estimated drive time
$106 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Baltimore to Lawrence, Kansas is 996.6 miles (1603.9 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1098.8 miles, taking about 20h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 55min $106 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 6min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~27h 12min $132–$385* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m elevation
Explore more routes from Lawrence, Kansas

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 332 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM