Lawrence, Kansas to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1477.8 miles 2378.3 km · straight line
1861.2 miles actual route 2995.3 km · driving distance
31h 56min estimated drive time
$179 - $220 estimated fuel cost
~3h 28min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Seattle?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Seattle is 1477.8 miles (2378.3 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1861.2 miles, taking about 31h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 28min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas and Seattle in Washington.

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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 56min $179 - $220 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 19min $149–$279* Budget
Train ~41h 31min $223–$651* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Seattle

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 493 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 123 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM