How far is Lawrence, IN from Broad Ripple, IN?
The driving distance from Lawrence, IN to Broad Ripple, IN is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Broad Ripple.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Broad Ripple.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto McCoy Street
96 m · 16 sec · McCoy Street
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Turn left onto East 45th Street
585 ft · 22 sec · East 45th Street
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Turn right onto North Franklin Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Franklin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 56th Street
3 mi · 6 min · East 56th Street
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Turn slight right
76 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Kessler Boulevard East Drive
3.4 mi · 7 min · Kessler Boulevard East Drive
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Turn right onto Winthrop Avenue
1647 ft · 1 min · Winthrop Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and Broad Ripple.
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.
Kessler Boulevard East Drive
Turn straight onto Kessler Boulevard East Drive
3.38 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Broad Ripple.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Broad Ripple?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
North Crows Nest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Lawrence and 4 miles from Broad Ripple.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrence and Showers And Thunderstorms near Broad Ripple.
Stop Ideas Near North Crows Nest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Crows Nest.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Broad Ripple. Straight-line distance: 6.47 mi (10.41 km).
#1 Lawrence
A city in Marion County, Indiana.
| Population | 49,545 |
| Coordinates | 39.8386500, -86.0252600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Broad Ripple
One of six areas designated as cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana
| Population | 17,041 |
| Coordinates | 39.8667100, -86.1416500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broad Ripple (-86.14165, 39.86671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.06 | $2.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
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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