Fort Worth to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

445.2 miles 716.5 km · straight line
512 miles actual route 824 km · driving distance
8h 46min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
15° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Fort Worth to Lawrence, Kansas is 445.2 miles (716.5 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located NNE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 512 miles, taking about 8h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth 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 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 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 46min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 31min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~8h 20min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM