Lawrence, Kansas to Walla Walla: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Walla Walla?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Walla Walla is 1268.9 miles (2042.1 km) as the crow flies. Walla Walla is located WNW of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1522.7 miles, taking about 30h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 3min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas and Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla. 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.