How far is Gardner, KS from Lawrence, KS?
The driving distance from Gardner, KS to Lawrence, KS is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardner and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardner and Lawrence.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
29 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Center Street
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Continue on South Gardner Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Gardner Road
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Continue on Gardner West Road
1 mi · 2 min · Gardner West Road
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Continue on West 151st Street
2790 ft · 1 min · West 151st Street
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Turn left onto South Gardner Road
3 mi · 5 min · South Gardner Road
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Turn left onto West 127th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 127th Street
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Turn right onto Waverly Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Waverly Road
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Turn left onto West 115th Street
2626 ft · 53 sec · West 115th Street
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Turn right onto Kill Creek Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Kill Creek Road
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Take the ramp left toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
1220 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 23rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue on East 23rd Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East 23rd Street
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Turn right onto Haskell Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Haskell Avenue
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
2647 ft · 57 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Barker Avenue
108 m · 10 sec · Barker Avenue
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Continue on Connecticut Street
2140 ft · 1 min · Connecticut Street
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Turn left onto East 11th Street
659 ft · 21 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto New Hampshire Street
2721 ft · 1 min · New Hampshire Street
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
51 m · 9 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right
46 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardner and Lawrence.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
KS 10 West
Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Gardner and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardner to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
De Soto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Gardner and 15.3 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gardner and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near De Soto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to De Soto.
Lawrence
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardner and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 19.95 mi (32.1 km).
#1 Gardner
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,941 |
| Coordinates | 38.8108400, -94.9271900 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrence
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 27 |
| Coordinates | 38.9716700, -95.2352500 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrence (-95.23525, 38.97167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.91 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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