How far is Seymour, IN from Lawrence, IN?

The driving distance from Seymour, IN to Lawrence, IN is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.29 mi
01h 10m
Flight
61.19 mi
98.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.19 mi
Kilometers
98.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.29 mi
Kilometers
109.91 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Tue, May 26, 3:16 AM EDT
Return by in Seymour
Tue, May 26, 4:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seymour
2026-05-26T02:06
Arrive Lawrence
Tue, May 26, 3:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seymour
9:30 PM EDT
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
Edinburgh
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Seymour
33.3 mi
00h 35m
To Lawrence
35 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph ESE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    770 ft · 39 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Ewing Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Ewing Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    79 m · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    85 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    130 m · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto I 65 North: Indianapolis

    796 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

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

    1782 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

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

    1 km · 1 min

  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 Seymour 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
47.5 mi · 70%
South Emerson Avenue
12.5 mi · 18%
North Ewing Street
4.71 mi · 7%
US 36 East
0.98 mi · 1%
Southport Road
0.37 mi · 1%
East Southport Road
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

47.2 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
61.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
00h 35m from Seymour
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Seymour and Chance 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 Seymour to Lawrence?

The road trip is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Seymour and 35 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Seymour and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

48 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seymour and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 61.19 mi (98.47 km).

Seymour

#1 Seymour

City in Indiana, United States

Population20,096
Coordinates38.9592200, -85.8902500
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd Street (-85.890231, 38.95917)
End: (-86.025248, 39.83865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.12 L · about $9.09
Round trip
$18.18
4.82 gal · 18.24 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.09 $18.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.25 $20.50
Premium $4.65 $11.22 $22.43
Diesel $5.30 $12.78 $25.57

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

There is no time difference between Seymour and Lawrence. The current time is 02:06:21.

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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.