How far is Lawrence, IN from Plainfield, IN?
The driving distance from Lawrence, IN to Plainfield, IN is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and Plainfield.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
1087 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
44 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Indianapolis
2782 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Holt Road
1330 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto South Holt Road
2784 ft · 56 sec · South Holt Road
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
7 mi · 11 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on East Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Avon Avenue
37 m · 2 sec · Avon Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avon Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence and Plainfield.
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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7.92 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Indianapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Lawrence and 13.4 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lawrence and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near Indianapolis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Carmel Gazebo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 21.93 mi (35.3 km).
#1 Lawrence
A city in Marion County, Indiana.
| Population | 49,545 |
| Coordinates | 39.8386500, -86.0252600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plainfield
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 36,275 |
| Coordinates | 39.7042100, -86.3994400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainfield (-86.39944, 39.70421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.99 | $9.97 |
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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