Bloomington, Illinois to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

347.7 miles 559.5 km · straight line
417.2 miles estimated 671.4 km · driving distance
8h 24min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Lawrence, Kansas is 347.7 miles (559.5 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located WSW of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 417.2 miles, taking about 8h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois 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 Bloomington, Illinois 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 Bloomington, Illinois to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 24min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 5min $33–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 59min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m 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 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients