How far is Lawrence, IN from Avon, IN?

The driving distance from Lawrence, IN to Avon, IN is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
25.97 mi
00h 40m
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
25.97 mi
Kilometers
41.8 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Fri, Apr 17, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Fri, Apr 17, 9:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-17T08:21
Arrive Avon
Fri, Apr 17, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
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 Lawrence
13 mi
00h 20m
To Avon
13 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McCoy Street

    150 m · 17 sec · McCoy Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pendleton Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pendleton Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

    1087 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

    44 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Indianapolis

    2782 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Holt Road

    1330 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Holt Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Holt Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Rockville Road

    8.3 mi · 14 min · Rockville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Rockville Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Rockville Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockville Road
9.35 mi · 36%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7.92 mi · 30%
I 70
4.38 mi · 17%
I 465 South
2.02 mi · 8%
Pendleton Pike
0.73 mi · 3%
South Holt Road
0.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Rockville Road

Turn left onto Rockville Road

8.34 mi · 00h 14m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indianapolis
00h 20m from Lawrence
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Mostly Sunny near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 13 miles from Lawrence and 13 miles from Avon.

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 5.4 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 12.6 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 14.7 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 Lawrence and Avon. Straight-line distance: 20.55 mi (33.08 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Avon

#2 Avon

Town in Indiana

Population19,361
Coordinates39.7628200, -86.3997200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-86.02526, 39.83865)
End: Avon (-86.39972, 39.76282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.47 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.84 gal · 6.94 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.91 $7.83
Premium $4.65 $4.28 $8.56
Diesel $5.30 $4.88 $9.76

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Avon. The current time is 08:21:17.

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.