Germantown, Maryland to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

962.1 miles 1548.4 km · straight line
1154.6 miles estimated 1858.1 km · driving distance
23h 14min estimated drive time
$111 - $137 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Germantown, Maryland from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Germantown, Maryland to Lawrence, Kansas is 962.1 miles (1548.4 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located W of Germantown, Maryland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1154.6 miles, taking about 23h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Germantown, Maryland in Maryland 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. 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 Germantown, Maryland 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 Germantown, Maryland to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 14min $111 - $137 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 53min $92–$173* Budget
Train ~30h 12min $139–$404* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Germantown, Maryland & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Germantown, Maryland
39.17°N, 77.27°W
America/New_York
134m 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 321 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients