How far is Wabash, IN from Lawrence, IN?

The driving distance from Wabash, IN to Lawrence, IN is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
73.83 mi
01h 32m
Flight
67.15 mi
108.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.15 mi
Kilometers
108.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.83 mi
Kilometers
118.82 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Return by in Wabash
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wabash
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wabash
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
Elwood
IN

City in Indiana

From Wabash
36.8 mi
00h 46m
To Lawrence
37 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    20 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Wabash Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Southwood Drive

    14.4 mi · 20 min · Southwood Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Marion Street

    2191 ft · 42 sec · East Marion Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 800 West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 800 West

  6. 6

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South 800 West

    5.6 mi · 8 min · South 800 West

  8. 8

    Continue on State Road 13

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 13

  9. 9

    Continue on North 900 West

    6 mi · 9 min · North 900 West

  10. 10

    Continue on North Anderson Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Anderson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

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

    1367 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

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

    55 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pendleton Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pendleton Pike

  21. 21

    Turn left onto McCoy Street

    127 m · 19 sec · McCoy Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    18 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Anderson Street
29.2 mi · 40%
Southwood Drive
14.4 mi · 20%
North 900 West
6.01 mi · 8%
South 800 West
5.59 mi · 8%
I 465 South
5.21 mi · 7%
North 800 West
4.13 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southwood Drive

Turn slight right onto Southwood Drive

14.4 mi · 00h 20m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elwood
00h 46m from Wabash
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wabash and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Wabash and 37 miles from Lawrence.

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

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wabash and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.

Stop Ideas Near Elwood

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

63 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

91 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

93 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

93 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wabash and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 67.15 mi (108.06 km).

Wabash

#1 Wabash

County seat of Wabash County, Indiana, United States

Population9,845
Coordinates40.7978200, -85.8205400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Lawrence

#2 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-85.820549, 40.797882)
End: (-86.025248, 39.83865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.86 L · about $9.80
Round trip
$19.61
5.2 gal · 19.72 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.80 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.06 $22.12
Premium $4.65 $12.10 $24.20
Diesel $5.30 $13.79 $27.58

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wabash and Lawrence. The current time is 00:44:05.

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.