Dallas, Texas to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

436.8 miles 703 km · straight line
517.9 miles actual route 833.4 km · driving distance
8h 57min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
11° N bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Lawrence, Kansas is 436.8 miles (703 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located N of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 517.9 miles, taking about 8h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 57min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 44min $41–$78* Budget
Train ~8h 30min $62–$181* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM