How far is Lawrence, IN from New Castle, IN?
The driving distance from Lawrence, IN to New Castle, IN is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and New Castle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and New Castle.
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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
666 ft · 16 sec · Pendleton Pike
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Turn left onto North Franklin Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Franklin Road
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Turn left onto East 30th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East 30th Street
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Turn right onto North Post Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Post Road
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Turn left onto I 70 East: Dayton
2270 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
31.5 mi · 34 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 3: New Castle, Spiceland
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Broad Street
3155 ft · 55 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
828 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and New Castle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
31.5 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrence and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near New Castle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to New Castle?
The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Lawrence and 21.4 miles from New Castle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.83 one way or $11.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrence and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near New Castle.
Stop Ideas Near Cleveland
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 Cleveland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and New Castle. Straight-line distance: 35.28 mi (56.78 km).
#1 Lawrence
A city in Marion County, Indiana.
| Population | 49,545 |
| Coordinates | 39.8386500, -86.0252600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Castle
City in Indiana
| Population | 17,106 |
| Coordinates | 39.9289400, -85.3702500 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Castle (-85.37025, 39.92894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $3.86 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
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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