Colorado Springs to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

515.3 miles 829.3 km · straight line
551.3 miles actual route 887.3 km · driving distance
9h 38min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Lawrence, Kansas is 515.3 miles (829.3 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located E of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 551.3 miles, taking about 9h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 38min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 34min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~12h 31min $66–$193* Comfort

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Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM