How far is Schererville, IN from Lawrence, IN?

The driving distance from Schererville, IN to Lawrence, IN is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.64 mi
02h 33m
Flight
135.86 mi
218.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.86 mi
Kilometers
218.64 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.64 mi
Kilometers
245.65 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Tue, May 26, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Schererville
Tue, May 26, 3:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schererville
2026-05-25T22:26
Arrive Lawrence
Tue, May 26, 12:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schererville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Brookston
IN

City in St.

From Schererville
76.3 mi
01h 16m
To Lawrence
76.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schererville and Lawrence.

  1. 1

    Start on Anna Street

    10 m · 7 sec · Anna Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 77th Avenue

    2250 ft · 1 min · West 77th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Austin Avenue

    2014 ft · 1 min · Austin Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2757 ft · 49 sec · Joliet Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West 81st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East 81st Avenue

    1719 ft · 35 sec · East 81st Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago

    122 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2578 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    122.9 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

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

    1367 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

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

    55 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pendleton Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pendleton Pike

  18. 18

    Turn left onto McCoy Street

    127 m · 19 sec · McCoy Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    18 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
144 mi · 94%
West Lincoln Highway
3.45 mi · 2%
West 81st Avenue
1.89 mi · 1%
Pendleton Pike
0.74 mi
Joliet Street
0.52 mi
I 65 South
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

123 mi · 02h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
135.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 16m from Schererville
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Schererville and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Schererville to Lawrence?

The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Schererville and 76.3 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schererville and Partly Sunny near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Brookston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brookston, 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 Brookston.

RAIL

Lafayette station

20 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

45 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schererville and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 135.86 mi (218.64 km).

Schererville

#1 Schererville

Town in northwest Indiana, USA

Population28,593
Coordinates41.4789200, -87.4547600
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Anna Street (-87.454763, 41.47892)
End: (-86.025248, 39.83865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.39 L · about $20.33
Round trip
$40.65
10.78 gal · 40.78 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.33 $40.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.92 $45.85
Premium $4.65 $25.09 $50.17
Diesel $5.30 $28.59 $57.18

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 · May 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Schererville, IN and Lawrence, IN. The current time in Schererville is 22:26:33, although it is 23:26:33 in Lawrence.

Distance to Other Cities

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