How far is Plainfield, IN from Lawrence, IN?
The driving distance from Plainfield, IN to Lawrence, IN is about 32.7 miles (52.6 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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainfield and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and Lawrence.
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Start on Avon Avenue
37 m · 11 sec · Avon Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Washington Street
7 mi · 11 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Holt Road
1 km · 1 min · South Holt Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue
2091 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
34 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto North Emerson Avenue
3266 ft · 1 min · North Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto East 30th Street
2827 ft · 1 min · East 30th Street
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Turn left onto North Ritter Avenue
1544 ft · 38 sec · North Ritter Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Continue on Pendleton Pike
1.5 mi · 3 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 Plainfield 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.
West Washington Street
Continue on West Washington Street
7.05 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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Plainfield 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 Plainfield to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 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 12.7 miles from Plainfield and 20 miles from Lawrence.
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 10.8 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 $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 Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Plainfield and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.
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 Plainfield and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 21.93 mi (35.3 km).
#1 Plainfield
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 36,275 |
| Coordinates | 39.7042100, -86.3994400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 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 |
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| 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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