Lawrence, Kansas to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

389.1 miles 626.2 km · straight line
480.2 miles actual route 772.8 km · driving distance
9h 36min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
131° SE bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Memphis?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Memphis is 389.1 miles (626.2 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located SE of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 480.2 miles, taking about 9h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas and Memphis in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Memphis. 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 Lawrence, Kansas to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 36min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 31min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 7min $58–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Memphis

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM