Lafayette, Louisiana to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

631.3 miles 1016 km · straight line
757.6 miles estimated 1219.2 km · driving distance
15h 14min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
344° NNW bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Lawrence, Kansas is 631.3 miles (1016 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located NNW of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 757.6 miles, taking about 15h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana 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 Lafayette, Louisiana 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 Lafayette, Louisiana to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 14min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 17min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~19h 48min $91–$265* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m 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 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients