How far is Saint John, IN from Lawrence, IN?

The driving distance from Saint John, IN to Lawrence, IN is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.4 mi
03h 10m
Flight
143.65 mi
231.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.65 mi
Kilometers
231.19 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.4 mi
Kilometers
269.41 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Thu, Oct 15, 4:09 PM EDT
Return by in Saint John
Thu, Oct 15, 6:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint John
2026-10-15T11:59
Arrive Lawrence
Thu, Oct 15, 3:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint John
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Saint John
83.7 mi
01h 35m
To Lawrence
83.7 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint John and Lawrence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint John and Lawrence.

  1. 1

    Start on St John Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Harmony Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Boonville New Harmony Road

    750 ft · 21 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    156.1 mi · 2 hr 51 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike

    1782 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto McCoy Street

    127 m · 19 sec · McCoy Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    18 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint John and Lawrence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Boonville New Harmony Road
164 mi · 98%
New Harmony Road
1.39 mi · 1%
St John Road
1.07 mi · 1%
US 36 East
0.98 mi · 1%
McCoy Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

East Boonville New Harmony Road

Merge slight left

156 mi · 02h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
143.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 35m from Saint John
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint John and 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 Saint John to Lawrence?

The road trip is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from Saint John and 83.7 miles from Lawrence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Saint John and Lawrence, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint John and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crane, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crane.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint John and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 143.65 mi (231.19 km).

Saint John

#1 Saint John

Town in Indiana, United States

Population19,616
Coordinates38.0792100, -87.4500100
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint John (-87.45001, 38.07921)
End: Lawrence (-86.02526, 39.83865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.36 L · about $22.82
Round trip
$45.65
11.82 gal · 44.72 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $22.82 $45.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $26.33 $52.66
Premium $4.99 $29.48 $58.96
Diesel $6.62 $39.13 $78.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint John, IN and Lawrence, IN. The current time in Saint John is 11:59:14, although it is 12:59:14 in Lawrence.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.