Lawrence, Kansas to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1409.8 miles 2268.8 km · straight line
1725.8 miles actual route 2777.4 km · driving distance
29h 9min estimated drive time
$166 - $204 estimated fuel cost
~3h 20min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Sacramento?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Sacramento is 1409.8 miles (2268.8 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located W of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1725.8 miles, taking about 29h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 20min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas and Sacramento in California.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Sacramento. 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 Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 9min $166 - $204 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 59min $138–$259* Budget
Train ~37h 54min $207–$604* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 470 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 117 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM