How far is Cedar Lake, IN from Lawrence, IN?
The driving distance from Cedar Lake, IN to Lawrence, IN is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129 miles (207.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Lake and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Lake and Lawrence.
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Start on Lauerman Street
789 ft · 36 sec · Lauerman Street
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Turn right onto West 141st Avenue
1.5 mi · 6 min · West 141st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wicker Avenue
5.1 mi · 7 min · Wicker Avenue
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Turn left onto West 181st Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 181st Avenue
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Continue on West Commercial Avenue
2.6 mi · 6 min · West Commercial Avenue
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Continue on East 181st Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · East 181st Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
1314 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
110.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight right
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike
1367 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Pendleton Pike
1.2 km · 2 min · Pendleton Pike
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Turn left onto McCoy Street
127 m · 19 sec · McCoy Street
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Turn left
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
23 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 Cedar Lake and Lawrence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
110 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Cedar Lake 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 Cedar Lake to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Cedar Lake and 74.7 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129 miles (207.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cedar Lake and Lawrence, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers around Cedar Lake and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground
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 Battle Ground.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Lake and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 128.97 mi (207.56 km).
#1 Cedar Lake
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 13,588 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647600, -87.4411500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrence
A city in Marion County, Indiana.
| Population | 49,545 |
| Coordinates | 39.8386500, -86.0252600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.025248, 39.83865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $3.77 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
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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