Lawrence, Kansas to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

474 miles 762.9 km · straight line
607 miles actual route 976.8 km · driving distance
11h 11min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Milwaukee?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Milwaukee is 474 miles (762.9 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NE of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 607 miles, taking about 11h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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 Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 11min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 25min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~10h 37min $73–$212* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM