Cincinnati to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

575.2 miles 925.7 km · straight line
690.2 miles estimated 1110.8 km · driving distance
13h 53min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Cincinnati to Lawrence, Kansas is 575.2 miles (925.7 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located W of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 690.2 miles, taking about 13h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 53min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 40min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 3min $83–$242* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 192 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients