How far is Crawfordsville, IN from Lawrence, IN?

The driving distance from Crawfordsville, IN to Lawrence, IN is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
54.2 mi
01h 01m
Flight
47.11 mi
75.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.11 mi
Kilometers
75.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.2 mi
Kilometers
87.23 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Sun, Apr 19, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in Crawfordsville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crawfordsville
2026-04-19T08:54
Arrive Lawrence
Sun, Apr 19, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crawfordsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Whitestown
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Crawfordsville
27.1 mi
00h 30m
To Lawrence
27.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Eastwood Drive

    121 m · 19 sec · Eastwood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Englewood Drive

    2158 ft · 2 min · North Englewood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lebanon Road

    20.8 mi · 31 min · Lebanon Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1275 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

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

    1367 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

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

    55 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pendleton Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pendleton Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto McCoy Street

    127 m · 19 sec · McCoy Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    18 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lebanon Road
52.6 mi · 97%
Pendleton Pike
0.74 mi · 1%
North Englewood Drive
0.41 mi · 1%
US 36 East
0.29 mi · 1%
McCoy Street
0.08 mi
Eastwood Drive
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Lebanon Road

Turn right onto Lebanon Road

20.8 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
47.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitestown
00h 30m from Crawfordsville
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crawfordsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Crawfordsville and 27.2 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crawfordsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Whitestown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Whitestown, 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 Whitestown.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

47 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

66 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crawfordsville and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 47.11 mi (75.82 km).

Crawfordsville

#1 Crawfordsville

City in Montgomery County, Indiana

Population16,151
Coordinates40.0411500, -86.8744500
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Eastwood Drive (-86.874449, 40.040909)
End: (-86.025248, 39.83865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.41
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.20 $14.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.12 $16.25
Premium $4.65 $8.89 $17.78
Diesel $5.30 $10.13 $20.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Crawfordsville and Lawrence. The current time is 08:54:08.

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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.