Hamilton, Ohio to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

572 miles 920.6 km · straight line
686.4 miles estimated 1104.7 km · driving distance
13h 49min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Hamilton, Ohio from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Hamilton, Ohio to Lawrence, Kansas is 572 miles (920.6 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located W of Hamilton, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 686.4 miles, taking about 13h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Hamilton, Ohio in Ohio 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 Hamilton, Ohio 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 Hamilton, Ohio to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 49min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 35min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 58min $82–$240* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hamilton, Ohio & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Hamilton, Ohio
39.40°N, 84.56°W
America/New_York
181m 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 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients