Huntsville, Alabama to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

560.5 miles 902 km · straight line
672.6 miles estimated 1082.4 km · driving distance
13h 32min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
304° NW bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Lawrence, Kansas is 560.5 miles (902 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located NW of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 672.6 miles, taking about 13h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 32min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 14min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 36min $81–$235* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients