How far is Martinsville, IN from Lawrence, IN?
The driving distance from Martinsville, IN to Lawrence, IN is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsville and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsville and Lawrence.
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Start on East Morgan Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · East Morgan Street
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Turn right onto Reuben Drive
1955 ft · 43 sec · Reuben Drive
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Continue on State Road 44
629 ft · 16 sec · State Road 44
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Take the ramp left toward I 69 North: Indianapolis
2573 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.8 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike
1782 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
1 km · 1 min
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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 Martinsville and Lawrence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 North
Merge slight left
30.8 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Martinsville 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 Martinsville to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Hendricks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Martinsville and 20.2 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Martinsville and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Hendricks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Whiteland Town Hall
City Centre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hendricks.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsville and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 35.58 mi (57.26 km).
#1 Martinsville
City in Morgan County, Indiana
| Population | 11,810 |
| Coordinates | 39.4278300, -86.4283300 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
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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