Lawrence, Kansas to Monroe, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Monroe, Louisiana?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Monroe, Louisiana is 479.4 miles (771.5 km) as the crow flies. Monroe, Louisiana is located SSE of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 575.3 miles, taking about 11h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas and Monroe, Louisiana in Louisiana.

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 Monroe, Louisiana. 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.