How far is Lawrence, IN from New Haven, IN?

The driving distance from Lawrence, IN to New Haven, IN is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
122.75 mi
02h 16m
Flight
100.35 mi
161.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.35 mi
Kilometers
161.49 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.75 mi
Kilometers
197.54 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Haven
Tue, May 12, 9:07 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Tue, May 12, 11:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-05-12T18:51
Arrive New Haven
Tue, May 12, 9:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Fowlerton
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Lawrence
61.4 mi
01h 08m
To New Haven
61.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and New Haven.

  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

    3160 ft · 1 min · Pendleton Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 465 North

    1668 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    92.4 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 469 East, US 33 South

    1747 ft · 30 sec · Ronald Reagan Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway

    18.9 mi · 20 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30, SR 930: New Haven, Fort Wayne

    1856 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Green Street

    1250 ft · 42 sec · Green Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway East

    851 ft · 23 sec · Lincoln Highway East

  14. 14

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
96.6 mi · 79%
Ronald Reagan Expressway
19.1 mi · 16%
I 465 North
4.1 mi · 3%
Pendleton Pike
0.6 mi
US 30
0.35 mi
Green Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Keep slight left

92.4 mi · 01h 39m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
100.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fowlerton
01h 08m from Lawrence
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to New Haven?

The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Fowlerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Lawrence and 61.4 miles from New Haven.

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

The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fowlerton

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

88 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

93 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

112 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

119 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 100.35 mi (161.49 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
New Haven

#2 New Haven

City in Indiana

Population15,966
Coordinates41.0706000, -85.0144100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-86.02526, 39.83865)
End: New Haven (-85.01441, 41.0706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.4 L · about $16.33
Round trip
$32.66
8.66 gal · 32.8 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.33 $32.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.42 $36.83
Premium $4.65 $20.15 $40.30
Diesel $5.30 $22.97 $45.93

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and New Haven. The current time is 18:51:03.

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.