Columbia, Tennessee to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Lawrence, Kansas is 506.6 miles (815.3 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located WNW of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 607.9 miles, taking about 12h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Tennessee in Tennessee 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 Columbia, Tennessee 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.