How far is Avon, IN from Lawrence, IN?

The driving distance from Avon, IN to Lawrence, IN is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.02 mi
00h 45m
Flight
20.55 mi
33.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.55 mi
Kilometers
33.08 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.02 mi
Kilometers
54.75 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-04-23T07:37
Arrive Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Avon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Indianapolis
IN

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

From Avon
12.5 mi
00h 22m
To Lawrence
21.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rockville Road

    947 ft · 45 sec · Rockville Road

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto Rockville Road

    9.5 mi · 16 min · Rockville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Holt Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Holt Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    2091 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Emerson Avenue

    3266 ft · 1 min · North Emerson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 30th Street

    2827 ft · 1 min · East 30th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Ritter Avenue

    1544 ft · 38 sec · North Ritter Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Pendleton Pike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pendleton Pike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto McCoy Street

    127 m · 19 sec · McCoy Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    18 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockville Road
9.7 mi · 29%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
9.29 mi · 27%
Pendleton Pike
1.52 mi · 4%
Massachusetts Avenue
1.51 mi · 4%
South Holt Road
0.79 mi · 2%
North Emerson Avenue
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Rockville Road

Turn uturn onto Rockville Road

9.52 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indianapolis
00h 22m from Avon
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Avon 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 Avon to Lawrence?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Indianapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Avon and 21.5 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Avon and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Indianapolis

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Indianapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indianapolis.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

1 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

70 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

72 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 20.55 mi (33.08 km).

Avon

#1 Avon

Town in Indiana

Population19,361
Coordinates39.7628200, -86.3997200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: US 36 (-86.399721, 39.762851)
End: (-86.025248, 39.83865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.05
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.53 $9.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.65 $5.58 $11.17
Diesel $5.30 $6.36 $12.73

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon and Lawrence. The current time is 07:37:25.

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.