Florence, Alabama to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

507.2 miles 816.2 km · straight line
608.6 miles estimated 979.4 km · driving distance
12h 15min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Florence, Alabama from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Florence, Alabama to Lawrence, Kansas is 507.2 miles (816.2 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located NW of Florence, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 608.6 miles, taking about 12h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Florence, Alabama in Alabama 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 Florence, Alabama 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 Florence, Alabama to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 15min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 42min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 56min $73–$213* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, Alabama & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m 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 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients