Lawrence
in Douglas County of Kansas, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.972 and -95.235 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 58' 18" and W -95° 14' 6"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:21 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:25 am and 8:10 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Delve into Lawrence

Lawrence in Douglas County (Kansas) with it's 93,917 habitants is a city located in United States about 976 mi (or 1,571 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Lawrence is now 08:21 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 11 airports closer to Lawrence, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Forbes Field in a distance of 23 mi (or 37 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Oskaloosa, Ottawa, Olathe, Topeka and Leavenworth. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 75 °F

Morning Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 77%
Air Humidity 73%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Very heavy rain

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

22°C (72 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Very heavy rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

20°C (68 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

24°C (76 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

DoubleTree by Hilton Lawrence

Address
1,4 mi
200 McDonald Drive
66044 Lawrence
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


THE ELDRIDGE HOTEL

Address
0,1 mi
701 MASSACHUSETTS
66044 Lawrence
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express & Suites LAWRENCE

Address
3,7 mi
3411 S.W. Iowa
66046 LAWRENCE
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Lawrence KS

Address
1,5 mi
2300 W. 6th Street
66049 Lawrence
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rodeway Inn Lawrence

Address
1,5 mi
W 6th St 2222
66049 Lawrence
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SpringHill Suites Lawrence

Address
0,1 mi
One Riverfront Plaza
66044 Lawrence
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn - Suites Clinton - I-26

Address
4,1 mi
201 East Corporate Center Drive
29325 Clinton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


THE OREAD

Address
0,8 mi
1200 OREAD AVE
66044 Lawrence
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TownePlace Suites Lawrence Downtown

Address
0,3 mi
900 New Hampshire Street
66044 Lawrence
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DAYS INN KU LAWRENCE

Address
1,3 mi
730 S IOWA STREET
66044 Lawrence
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

7th Annual Lawrence Zombie Walk!

Published: October 04, 2013
Length: 21:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NathanAndRose

Nathan shows some footage compiled from the 7th Annual Lawrence Zombie Walk!


Lawrence horse parade 2012 (long version)

Published: December 02, 2012
Length: 42:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: camerakamerad

Horses riders and convoy of horse-drawn wagons take part in an annual parade along Massachusetts Street in downtown Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas,Saturday morning (01/12/2012).


Lawrence Shockers - Hoopsters Basketball League (4th Grade)

Published: February 27, 2014
Length: 22:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Doug Byers

The final minutes of the Lawrence Shockers' final game of the season vs. the Warriors, February 26, 2014 in Lawrence, KS.


Kansas Half Marathon - 2014 - Lawrence, Kansas

Published: November 19, 2014
Length: 42:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Health Care Access

Scenes from the Kansas Half Marathon - November 2nd, 2014. Video Credits: Kim, Min-Seon & Xu, Xia - University of Kansas.


Mindless Self Indulgence MSI Granada Theatre Lawrence, KS April 26, 2013 (5/5)

Published: April 27, 2013
Length: 27:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: vampyreshoujo

Mindless Self Indulgence performing at the Granada Theatre in Lawrence, KS, on April 26, 2013. STOP POOPING AND START SINGING! Straight To Video (01:14) We'll Meet Again (05:25)


Lawrence annual horse parade 2014

Published: December 08, 2014
Length: 24:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: camerakamerad

Lawrence annual horse parade 2014 takes place on an overcast Saturday,12/06/2014.


Lawrence (KS) Parks and Recreation Highlights: Nutrition Education

Published: August 08, 2013
Length: 07:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: lawrenceksvideo

LPRD has actively pursued to integrate nutrition education into its youth activities, especially programs in the summer, when kids are not in school and in a less-structured environment. This...


710 Jersey, Baldwin City, KS PRICE REDUCED!

Published: July 03, 2014
Length: 24:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Re/Max EXCEL

CHARMING COTTAGE home in the heart of Baldwin City! Don't be deceived from the outside this home is very spacious with an open living and dining room when you walk in! New oak wood floors...


Spoken Word Performed by Jamie Alanna Cone @The Bottleneck, Lawrence, KS 2/25

Published: February 26, 2015
Length: 28:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alanna Cone

This was an eating disorder awareness poem I performed in Lawrence, Kansas on February 25, 2015. First round of poetry. Went on to the final round, receiving 4th place.


St Pats Parade lawrence kansas 2015

Published: March 17, 2015
Length: 59:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Combat Archery

6 wow.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Lawrence, Kansas

Lawrence is the sixth largest city in the U.S. state of Kansas and the county seat of Douglas County. Located in northeastern Kansas, Lawrence is the anchor city of the Lawrence, Kansas, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Douglas County. Located 25 miles east of Topeka, Kansas, and 41 miles west of Kansas City, Missouri, it is situated along the banks of the Kansas and Wakarusa Rivers. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 87,643.

Located at 38.9717, -95.2353 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bleeding Kansas, California Trail, Cities in Kansas, County seats in Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, Populated places in Douglas County, Kansas, Oregon Trail, University towns in the United States, Populated places established in 1854, 1854 establishments in the United States

Lawrence Massacre

The Lawrence Massacre, also known as Quantrill's Raid, was a rebel guerrilla attack during the U.S. Civil War by Quantrill's Raiders, led by William Clarke Quantrill, on the pro-Union town of Lawrence, Kansas.

Located at 38.9643, -95.2359 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles of the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War, Confederate victories of the American Civil War, Lawrence, Kansas, Massacres of the American Civil War, Kansas in the American Civil War, James-Younger Gang, Raids of the American Civil War, Civilians killed in the American Civil War

Memorial Stadium (University of Kansas)

University of Kansas Memorial Stadium is a football stadium located in Lawrence, Kansas, on the campus of the University of Kansas. The stadium is dedicated as a memorial to the KU students who died in World War I. The primary use of the stadium is to host the University's football and track and field intercollegiate athletics teams.

Located at 38.9631, -95.2464 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Kansas, College football venues, Kansas Jayhawks football, Buildings and structures in Douglas County, Kansas

Music for the Masses (Lawrence music festival)

Music For The Masses (MFTM) is an annual concert held every summer in Lawrence, Kansas. Historically the concert has taken place at Burcham Park (200 Indiana Street) on the third Saturday in July. The artist line-up is usually acts from the local music scene; however, out of state acts have performed as well. Music For The Masses 2007 (B3) is scheduled to take place after the first week of school for the local university (Kansas University).

Located at 38.9803, -95.2417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Festivals in Kansas, Visitor attractions in Douglas County, Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas

Lawrence (Amtrak station)

The Lawrence Amtrak station is a train station near downtown Lawrence, Kansas, United States served by Amtrak, the national railroad passenger system. Lawrence Station was built in 1956 by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad to replace the original Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Station built in 1883 which was damaged by the 1951 flood.

Located at 38.9712, -95.2305 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amtrak stations in Kansas, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway stations, Passenger rail transportation in Kansas, Buildings and structures in Lawrence, Kansas, Railway stations opened in 1956

U.S. 40 and 59 Bridges

The U.S. 40 and 59 Bridges are twin multi-beam girder bridges over the Kansas River at Lawrence, Kansas. The west bridge carries two lanes of southbound traffic, connecting to Vermont Street, while the east bridge carries two lanes of northbound from Massachusetts Street. Both bridges converge on the north end to become North 2nd Street. The east bridge is also the third bridge to be built at this location.

Located at 38.9762, -95.2357 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges over the Kansas River, Road bridges in Kansas, Bridges completed in 1978, Bridges completed in 1980, U.S. Route 40, U.S. Route 59, Bridges on the U.S. Highway System

Lawrence Public Library

The Lawrence Public Library is a public library located in Lawrence, Kansas. It serves the City of Lawrence, and, through its membership in the Northeast Kansas Library System (NEKLS), all of the citizens of the NEKLS multi-county regional library system. It is governed by a board of trustees consisting of seven members.

Located at 38.9708, -95.2375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lawrence, Kansas, Public libraries in Kansas, Buildings and structures in Lawrence, Kansas, Education in Douglas County, Kansas

Lawrence Arts Center

The Lawrence Arts Center was established in Lawrence, Kansas in May 1974 to support the visual and performing arts. The founder and first Executive Director was Ann Evans, who retired at the end of 2007http://www2. ljworld. com/news/2007/nov/16/leader_arts_center_retiring/. In 2002, the Center opened a new facility that included studios, gallery space, a performance space, a gallery shop and space for an arts-based preschool.

Located at 38.9664, -95.2344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arts centers in Kansas, Performing arts centers in Kansas, Buildings and structures in Lawrence, Kansas, Visitor attractions in Douglas County, Kansas, Education in Douglas County, Kansas

Granada Theater (Lawrence, Kansas)

The Granada Theater is a historic theater and concert venue located in Lawrence, Kansas.

Located at 38.9647, -95.2356 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Music venues in Kansas, Theatres in Kansas, Buildings and structures in Lawrence, Kansas

McCook Field (stadium)

McCook Field was a stadium in Lawrence, Kansas. It hosted the University of Kansas Jayhawks football team until they moved to Memorial Stadium in 1921. The stadium held 15,000 people at its peak and was opened in 1892. The stadium was financied by John James McCook.

Located at 38.9636, -95.2464 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Defunct college football venues, Kansas Jayhawks football, Sports venues in Kansas

Lawrence armory (Lawrence, Kansas)

Two structures in Lawrence have been known as the Lawrence Armory - the Civil War era armory and the Lawrence Kansas Army National Guard Armory.

Located at 38.9721, -95.2359 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forts in Kansas, Douglas County, Kansas

Lawrence blockhouses

In spring 1864 a series of blockhouses were built in Lawrence, Kansas, to provide defnsive structures in case of attack by Confederate guerrillas. On August 21, 1863, Lawrence had been attacked by 400 guerrillas and Confederate Army recruits under the command of William C. Quantrill. Lawrence was caught virtually defenseless and much of the town was destroyed and about 180 men and boys were killed, most of them defenseless. A militia became active by spring 1864 to prevent another attack.

Located at 38.9713, -95.236 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forts in Kansas, Douglas County, Kansas

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