Lawrence, Kansas to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

936.2 miles 1506.6 km · straight line
1077.5 miles actual route 1734.1 km · driving distance
20h 45min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Raleigh?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Raleigh is 936.2 miles (1506.6 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located E of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1077.5 miles, taking about 20h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 45min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 54min $86–$162* Budget
Train ~26h 59min $129–$377* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 312 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM