Lawrence, Kansas to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

272.2 miles 438 km · straight line
340.2 miles estimated 547.5 km · driving distance
6h 51min estimated drive time
$33 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from St. Louis?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to St. Louis is 272.2 miles (438 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located E of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 340.2 miles, taking about 6h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas and St. Louis in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 51min $33 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 13min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 30min $41–$119* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 91.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients