Lawrence, Kansas to Zion, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

972.2 miles 1564.6 km · straight line
1166.6 miles estimated 1877.5 km · driving distance
23h 28min estimated drive time
$112 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Zion, Utah?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Zion, Utah is 972.2 miles (1564.6 km) as the crow flies. Zion, Utah is located W of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1166.6 miles, taking about 23h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas and Zion, Utah in Utah.

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 Zion, Utah. 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 Zion, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 28min $112 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 10min $93–$175* Budget
Train ~30h 30min $140–$408* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Zion, Utah

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m elevation
Zion, Utah
37.30°N, 113.03°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 324 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients