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

554.1 miles 891.7 km · straight line
664.9 miles estimated 1070 km · driving distance
13h 23min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
120° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Madison, Alabama?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Madison, Alabama is 554.1 miles (891.7 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Alabama is located ESE of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 664.9 miles, taking about 13h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas and Madison, Alabama in Alabama.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lawrence, Kansas and Madison, Alabama. 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 Lawrence, Kansas to Madison, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 23min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 4min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 24min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Madison, Alabama

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m elevation
Madison, Alabama
34.70°N, 86.75°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients