How far is Lawrence, KS from Ottawa, KS?
The driving distance from Lawrence, KS to Ottawa, KS is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Ottawa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Ottawa.
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Start on the route
98 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Massachusetts Street
109 m · 16 sec · Massachusetts Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West 6th Street
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Turn left onto Iowa Street
3.7 mi · 8 min · Iowa Street
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Continue on East 1300 Road
15.9 mi · 18 min · East 1300 Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Old US-59
2913 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Old US 59
3.3 mi · 5 min · Old US 59
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
61 m · 8 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right
20 m · 6 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 Ottawa.
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.
East 1300 Road
Continue on East 1300 Road
15.9 mi · 00h 18m
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 Ottawa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Ottawa?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Pleasant Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Lawrence and 13.2 miles from Ottawa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 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 Ottawa.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Grove
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 Pleasant Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Ottawa. Straight-line distance: 24.67 mi (39.7 km).
#1 Lawrence
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 27 |
| Coordinates | 38.9716700, -95.2352500 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ottawa
Town in Kansas, United States
| Population | 43 |
| Coordinates | 38.6155700, -95.2677500 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ottawa (-95.26775, 38.61557)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
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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