How far is Lawrence, KS from Olathe, KS?
The driving distance from Lawrence, KS to Olathe, KS is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Olathe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Olathe.
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Start on the route
46 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
51 m · 11 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto New Hampshire Street
2721 ft · 1 min · New Hampshire Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 11th Street
659 ft · 23 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto Connecticut Street
2140 ft · 1 min · Connecticut Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Barker Avenue
108 m · 17 sec · Barker 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 Haskell Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Haskell Avenue
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Turn left onto East 23rd Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · East 23rd Street
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 10 East: Olathe
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 7 South: Olathe
2110 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Santa Fe Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Santa Fe Street
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Turn right onto North Cherry Street
714 ft · 36 sec · North Cherry Street
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Turn left
28 m · 7 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 Lawrence and Olathe.
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 East
Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lawrence and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Olathe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Olathe?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Linwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Lawrence and 14.6 miles from Olathe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lawrence and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Olathe.
Stop Ideas Near Linwood
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 Linwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Olathe. Straight-line distance: 23.22 mi (37.37 km).
#1 Lawrence
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 27 |
| Coordinates | 38.9716700, -95.2352500 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Olathe
County seat of Johnson County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 921 |
| Coordinates | 38.8814000, -94.8191300 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olathe (-94.81913, 38.8814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.03 | $8.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
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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