How far is Rocky Ripple, IN from Lawrence, IN?
The driving distance from Rocky Ripple, IN to Lawrence, IN is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
One of six areas designated as cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rocky Ripple and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocky Ripple and Lawrence.
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Start on West 53rd Street
84 m · 11 sec · West 53rd Street
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Turn right onto Clarendon Road
151 m · 22 sec · Clarendon Road
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Turn left onto West 52nd Street
2.6 mi · 7 min · West 52nd Street
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Turn right onto North Keystone Avenue
2666 ft · 1 min · North Keystone Avenue
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Turn left onto East 46th Street
5 mi · 10 min · East 46th Street
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Continue on Sarnia Street
124 m · 23 sec · Sarnia Street
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Turn right onto North Franklin Road
143 m · 15 sec · North Franklin Road
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Turn left onto East 45th Street
585 ft · 22 sec · East 45th Street
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Turn right onto McCoy Street
96 m · 13 sec · McCoy Street
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Turn right
37 m · 9 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 Rocky Ripple 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.
East 46th Street
Turn left onto East 46th Street
5 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rocky Ripple and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rocky Ripple to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Broad Ripple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Rocky Ripple and 4.3 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.20 one way or $2.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rocky Ripple and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Broad Ripple
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broad Ripple.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocky Ripple and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 7.84 mi (12.61 km).
#1 Rocky Ripple
Included town in Indianapolis
| Population | 653 |
| Coordinates | 39.8481000, -86.1724900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: Lawrence (-86.02526, 39.83865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $3.86 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
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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