Champaign to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

380.7 miles 612.7 km · straight line
456.8 miles estimated 735.2 km · driving distance
9h 11min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
260° W bearing direction

How far is Champaign from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Champaign to Lawrence, Kansas is 380.7 miles (612.7 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located W of Champaign. By car, the driving distance is approximately 456.8 miles, taking about 9h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Champaign 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 Champaign 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 Champaign to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 11min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 1min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 43min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Champaign & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Champaign
40.12°N, 88.24°W
America/Chicago
225m 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 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients