Faribault to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

381.5 miles 614 km · straight line
457.8 miles estimated 736.8 km · driving distance
9h 13min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
196° SSW bearing direction

How far is Faribault from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Faribault to Lawrence, Kansas is 381.5 miles (614 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located SSW of Faribault. By car, the driving distance is approximately 457.8 miles, taking about 9h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Faribault in Minnesota 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 Faribault 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 Faribault to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 13min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 4min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 45min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Faribault & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Faribault
44.30°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
303m 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 65.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients