Lawrence, Kansas to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Washington DC?
The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Washington DC is 976.4 miles (1571.3 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located E of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1092.6 miles, taking about 20h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas and Washington DC in District of Columbia.
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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 325 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
- You could travel this distance about 25.5 times to circle the Earth's equator