Great Sand Dunes to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

566.6 miles 911.9 km · straight line
680 miles estimated 1094.3 km · driving distance
13h 41min estimated drive time
$65 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
79° ENE bearing direction

How far is Great Sand Dunes from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Great Sand Dunes to Lawrence, Kansas is 566.6 miles (911.9 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located ENE of Great Sand Dunes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 680 miles, taking about 13h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Great Sand Dunes in Colorado 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Sand Dunes 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 Great Sand Dunes to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 41min $65 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 25min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 47min $82–$238* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Sand Dunes & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Great Sand Dunes
37.79°N, 105.59°W
America/Denver
2400m 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 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients