How far is Lawrence, IN from Warsaw, IN?

The driving distance from Lawrence, IN to Warsaw, IN is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.38 mi
02h 30m
Flight
97.11 mi
156.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.11 mi
Kilometers
156.29 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.38 mi
Kilometers
169.59 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Sun, Apr 19, 11:40 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-19T09:10
Arrive Warsaw
Sun, Apr 19, 11:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Swayzee
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Lawrence
52.8 mi
01h 15m
To Warsaw
52.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    22.7 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Marion Street

    2191 ft · 45 sec · East Marion Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wabash Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    957 ft · 22 sec · West Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Cass Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cass Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Cass Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West

  20. 20

    Continue on North 500 West

    6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road 500 West

  22. 22

    Continue on State Road 15

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15

  23. 23

    Continue on Fisher Avenue

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Buffalo Street

    2507 ft · 48 sec · South Buffalo Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Winona Avenue

    1054 ft · 25 sec · East Winona Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Detroit Street

    1067 ft · 28 sec · South Detroit Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    20 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IN-37
25.4 mi · 24%
County Road 500 West
11.9 mi · 11%
Fisher Avenue
8.16 mi · 8%
North 500 West
6.37 mi · 6%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 4%
I 465 North
4.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22.7 mi · 00h 34m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swayzee
01h 15m from Lawrence
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lawrence and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Swayzee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Lawrence and 52.6 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.03 one way or $28.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lawrence and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Warsaw.

Stop Ideas Near Swayzee

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

88 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

91 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

103 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

105 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 97.11 mi (156.29 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Warsaw

#2 Warsaw

City in Indiana, United States

Population15,200
Coordinates41.2381000, -85.8530500
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence (-86.02526, 39.83865)
End: Warsaw (-85.85305, 41.2381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.08 L · about $14.03
Round trip
$28.06
7.44 gal · 28.16 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.03 $28.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.65 $17.31 $34.63
Diesel $5.30 $19.73 $39.46

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Warsaw. The current time is 09:10:38.

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.