How far is Auburn, IN from Lawrence, IN?

The driving distance from Auburn, IN to Lawrence, IN is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.17 mi
02h 11m
Flight
117.13 mi
188.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.13 mi
Kilometers
188.51 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.17 mi
Kilometers
219.14 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Tue, May 12, 8:54 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Tue, May 12, 11:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive Lawrence
Tue, May 12, 8:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Gas City
IN

City in Grant County, Indiana, United States

From Auburn
68 mi
01h 05m
To Lawrence
68.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Lawrence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Lawrence.

  1. 1

    Start on West 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    926 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    127.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike

    1367 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence

    55 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pendleton Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pendleton Pike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto McCoy Street

    127 m · 19 sec · McCoy Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    18 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Lawrence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 7th Street
129 mi · 95%
I 465 South
5.21 mi · 4%
Pendleton Pike
0.74 mi · 1%
US 36 East
0.29 mi
McCoy Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

West 7th Street

Merge slight left

127 mi · 02h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
117.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gas City
01h 05m from Auburn
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Lawrence?

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Gas City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Auburn and 68.2 miles from Lawrence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Gas City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gas City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gas City.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

93 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

102 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

109 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Waterloo

116 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 117.13 mi (188.51 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States

Population13,617
Coordinates41.3669900, -85.0588600
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: West 7th Street (-85.058857, 41.366863)
End: (-86.025248, 39.83865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.19 L · about $18.14
Round trip
$36.28
9.62 gal · 36.38 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.14 $36.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.46 $40.91
Premium $4.65 $22.39 $44.77
Diesel $5.30 $25.51 $51.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Lawrence. The current time is 18:42:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.