Lawrence, Kansas to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1000 miles 1609.3 km · straight line
1158.5 miles actual route 1864.4 km · driving distance
21h 24min estimated drive time
$111 - $137 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Mesa?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Mesa is 1000 miles (1609.3 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located WSW of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1158.5 miles, taking about 21h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas and Mesa in Arizona.

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. 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 Lawrence, Kansas and Mesa. 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 Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 24min $111 - $137 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 41min $93–$174* Budget
Train ~27h 49min $139–$405* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Mesa

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m elevation
Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 333 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM