Lawrence, Kansas to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

629.8 miles 1013.5 km · straight line
755.7 miles estimated 1216.2 km · driving distance
15h 12min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Santa Fe?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Santa Fe is 629.8 miles (1013.5 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located WSW of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 755.7 miles, taking about 15h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas and Santa Fe in New Mexico.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 12min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 14min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 46min $91–$264* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m elevation
Santa Fe
35.69°N, 105.94°W
America/Denver
2134m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients