How far is Southport, IN from Lawrence, IN?
The driving distance from Southport, IN to Lawrence, IN is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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City in Marion County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southport and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southport and Lawrence.
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Start on the route
16 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Southport Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Southport Road
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
569 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike
1782 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
1 km · 1 min
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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 Southport 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.
I 465 East
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7.33 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
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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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southport 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 Southport to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Southport and 8.9 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Southport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beech Grove.
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Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southport and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 13.17 mi (21.2 km).
#1 Southport
Town in Marion County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,760 |
| Coordinates | 39.6650500, -86.1277600 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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