How far is Lawrence, IN from Nebraska, IN?

The driving distance from Lawrence, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
77.82 mi
01h 43m
Flight
61.47 mi
98.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.47 mi
Kilometers
98.93 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.82 mi
Kilometers
125.24 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nebraska
Thu, Oct 15, 8:13 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Thu, Oct 15, 9:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-10-15T18:29
Arrive Nebraska
Thu, Oct 15, 8:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Paul
IN

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

From Lawrence
38.9 mi
00h 51m
To Nebraska
38.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    38.8 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Greensburg

    2181 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    532 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Ireland Street

    1854 ft · 38 sec · North Ireland Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2149 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Michigan Avenue

    13.1 mi · 20 min · South Michigan Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West County Road 850 North

    681 ft · 23 sec · West County Road 850 North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Old Michigan Road

    8.6 mi · 16 min · North Old Michigan Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East County Road 540 North

    17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East County Road 540 North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
39 mi · 50%
South Michigan Avenue
13.1 mi · 17%
North Old Michigan Road
8.59 mi · 11%
I 465 South
6.85 mi · 9%
US 421
2.36 mi · 3%
Pendleton Pike
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

38.8 mi · 00h 43m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Paul
00h 51m from Lawrence
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrence and Mostly Cloudy near Nebraska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Lawrence and 38.9 miles from Nebraska.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrence and Mostly Cloudy near Nebraska.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Paul

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

49 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

59 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

101 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

103 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 61.47 mi (98.93 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-86.02526, 39.83865)
End: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.39 L · about $10.58
Round trip
$21.16
5.48 gal · 20.78 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $10.58 $21.16
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.21 $24.41
Premium $4.99 $13.67 $27.33
Diesel $6.62 $18.14 $36.28

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Nebraska. The current time is 18:29:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.