Kansas City to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Kansas City from Lawrence, Kansas?
The distance from Kansas City to Lawrence, Kansas is 36.4 miles (58.5 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located WSW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 39.3 miles, taking about 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas.
This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.
Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Lawrence, Kansas
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 12 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
- You could travel this distance about 685 times to circle the Earth's equator