Houston to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

636.5 miles 1024.3 km · straight line
756.6 miles actual route 1217.6 km · driving distance
13h 7min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Houston from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Houston to Lawrence, Kansas is 636.5 miles (1024.3 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located N of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 756.6 miles, taking about 13h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston 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 Houston to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 7min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 44min $61–$113* Budget
Train ~17h 3min $91–$265* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM