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Topeka to Lawrence
Quick answer
The drive from Topeka, KS to Lawrence, KS is approximately 24 min covering about 24 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
24 mi
Drive time
24 min
Midpoint
39.01°, -95.46°
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Midpoint
39.0095°, -95.4553°
Topeka and Lawrence are about 24 miles apart — each person drives roughly 12 miles.
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