How far is Merrillville, IN from Lawrence, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Merrillville and Lawrence is 132.67 miles (213.51 km).

Flight distance from Merrillville, IN to Lawrence, IN is 132.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Merrillville to Lawrence with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Merrillville, Indiana to Lawrence, Indiana is: 147.27 miles (237.01 km) by car.

Driving from Merrillville to Lawrence will take approximately 02 hours 24 minutes.

#1 Merrillville

Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana

Population	34916
GPS Coordinates	41°28'58"N 87°19'58"W
Latitude	41.4828100
Longitude	-87.3328100
Altitude	200
Country	United States

A city in Marion County, Indiana. It is located in the central part of the state. Lawrence is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lawrence Heritage Center and the Lawrence Community Center.

Population	49545
GPS Coordinates	39°50'19"N 86°1'31"W
Latitude	39.8386500
Longitude	-86.0252600
Altitude	266
Country	United States

Starting point in Merrillville: Indian Trail (-87.332937,41.482543)
Ending point in Lawrence: (-86.025248,39.83865)

Estimated Travel Time Between Merrillville and Lawrence

The distance between Merrillville and Lawrence is 237 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 38 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Merrillville, IN and Lawrence, IN. The current time in Merrillville is 07:17:35, although it is 08:17:35 in Lawrence.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	04 hours 54 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	03 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	02 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 27 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 06 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 57 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 50 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.67 liters (5.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merrillville and Lawrence.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merrillville to Lawrence is $17.59 (diesel $22.69).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$17.59	$20.14	$22.49	$22.69

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Indiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.385 (Diesel $4.366) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merrillville and Lawrence (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.