Lawrence, Kansas to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

427.1 miles 687.4 km · straight line
512.6 miles estimated 824.9 km · driving distance
10h 19min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Minneapolis?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Minneapolis is 427.1 miles (687.4 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NNE of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 512.6 miles, taking about 10h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas and Minneapolis in Minnesota.

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 Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 19min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 23min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 48min $62–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m elevation
Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients