How far is Edgewood, IN from Lawrence, IN?

The driving distance from Edgewood, IN to Lawrence, IN is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
16.11 mi
00h 21m
Flight
12.1 mi
19.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.1 mi
Kilometers
19.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.11 mi
Kilometers
25.92 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Sat, Apr 18, 12:47 PM EDT
Return by in Edgewood
Sat, Apr 18, 1:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewood
2026-04-18T12:25
Arrive Lawrence
Sat, Apr 18, 12:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edgewood
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
Beech Grove
IN

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

From Edgewood
8.1 mi
00h 10m
To Lawrence
8.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Dudley Avenue

    24 m · 10 sec · East Dudley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    3244 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Thompson Road

    3223 ft · 1 min · East Thompson Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    691 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South East Street

    8 m · 1 sec · South East Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North

    569 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

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

    1782 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

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

    1 km · 1 min

  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 Edgewood 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 465 East
13.5 mi · 84%
US 36 East
0.98 mi · 6%
Madison Avenue
0.61 mi · 4%
East Thompson Road
0.61 mi · 4%
I 465 West
0.11 mi · 1%
McCoy Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 465 East

Continue straight

7.33 mi · 00h 08m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beech Grove
00h 10m from Edgewood
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Edgewood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Edgewood and 8.1 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Edgewood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

7 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgewood and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 12.1 mi (19.48 km).

Edgewood

#1 Edgewood

Human settlement in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,850
Coordinates39.6847700, -86.1341500
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Edgewood (-86.13415, 39.68477)
End: Lawrence (-86.02526, 39.83865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.15 L · about $2.15
Round trip
$4.30
1.14 gal · 4.3 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.15 $4.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.42 $4.85
Premium $4.65 $2.65 $5.31
Diesel $5.30 $3.02 $6.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgewood and Lawrence. The current time is 12:25:56.

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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.