Fresno, California to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1344.1 miles 2163.2 km · straight line
1707.2 miles actual route 2747.5 km · driving distance
29h 37min estimated drive time
$164 - $202 estimated fuel cost
~3h 12min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fresno, California from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Fresno, California to Lawrence, Kansas is 1344.1 miles (2163.2 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located ENE of Fresno, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1707.2 miles, taking about 29h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 12min. Both are located in United States — Fresno, California in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fresno, California 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 Fresno, California to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 37min $164 - $202 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 32min $137–$256* Budget
Train ~38h 30min $205–$598* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fresno, California & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m 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 448 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM