Lawrence, Kansas to Paris, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

367.4 miles 591.2 km · straight line
440.8 miles estimated 709.4 km · driving distance
8h 52min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
183° S bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Paris, Texas?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Paris, Texas is 367.4 miles (591.2 km) as the crow flies. Paris, Texas is located S of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 440.8 miles, taking about 8h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas and Paris, Texas in Texas.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lawrence, Kansas and Paris, Texas. 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 Paris, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 52min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 38min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 25min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Paris, Texas

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m elevation
Paris, Texas
33.66°N, 95.56°W
America/Chicago
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients