Lawrence, Kansas to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

501.8 miles 807.5 km · straight line
593 miles actual route 954.4 km · driving distance
11h 5min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
110° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Nashville?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Nashville is 501.8 miles (807.5 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located ESE of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 593 miles, taking about 11h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas and Nashville 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 Nashville. 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 Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 5min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 18min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~14h 25min $71–$208* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Nashville

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM