How far is Lawrence, IN from Greenwood, IN?
The driving distance from Lawrence, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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City in Marion County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Greenwood.
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Start on the route
37 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto McCoy Street
150 m · 17 sec · McCoy Street
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Turn right onto Pendleton Pike
1.2 km · 2 min · Pendleton Pike
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Turn left onto I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
1069 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road South
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Turn left onto North Meridian Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto Main Street West
29 m · 2 sec · Main Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and Greenwood.
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.
I 465 South
Merge slight left
7.29 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 9.3 miles from Lawrence and 12 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove
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 Beech Grove.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 16.14 mi (25.97 km).
#1 Lawrence
A city in Marion County, Indiana.
| Population | 49,545 |
| Coordinates | 39.8386500, -86.0252600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,279 |
| Coordinates | 39.6136600, -86.1066500 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
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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