Las Vegas to Lawrence, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1104.8 miles 1778 km · straight line
1314.9 miles actual route 2116.2 km · driving distance
22h 25min estimated drive time
$127 - $156 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Las Vegas to Lawrence, Kansas is 1104.8 miles (1778 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located ENE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1314.9 miles, taking about 22h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 25min $127 - $156 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 54min $105–$197* Budget
Train ~29h 9min $158–$460* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 368 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM