How far is Lebanon, IN from Lawrence, IN?
The driving distance from Lebanon, IN to Lawrence, IN is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and Lawrence.
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Start on North Lebanon Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Lebanon Street
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Take the ramp left
1106 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight right
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike
1367 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Pendleton Pike
1.2 km · 2 min · Pendleton Pike
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Turn left onto McCoy Street
127 m · 19 sec · McCoy Street
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Turn left
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon and Lawrence.
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.
North Lebanon Street
Merge slight right
12.5 mi · 00h 15m
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 Lebanon and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lebanon to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Zionsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Lebanon and 16.3 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lebanon and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Zionsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zionsville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 27.62 mi (44.45 km).
#1 Lebanon
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 16,120 |
| Coordinates | 40.0483700, -86.4691700 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrence
A city in Marion County, Indiana.
| Population | 49,545 |
| Coordinates | 39.8386500, -86.0252600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.025248, 39.83865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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