How far is Warsaw, IN from Lawrence, IN?
The driving distance from Warsaw, IN to Lawrence, IN is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warsaw and Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw and Lawrence.
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Start on East Center Street
20 m · 5 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right onto South Detroit Street
1067 ft · 24 sec · South Detroit Street
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Turn right onto East Winona Avenue
1054 ft · 25 sec · East Winona Avenue
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Turn left onto South Buffalo Street
2507 ft · 45 sec · South Buffalo Street
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Continue on Fisher Avenue
8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue
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Continue on State Road 15
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
11.4 mi · 17 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on North 500 West
6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West
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Continue on County Road 500 West
2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West
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Continue on North Cass Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street
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Continue on Cass Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Street
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Turn left onto West Canal Street
954 ft · 22 sec · West Canal Street
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Turn right onto South Wabash Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street
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Turn slight right onto Southwood Drive
14.4 mi · 20 min · Southwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Marion Street
2191 ft · 42 sec · East Marion Street
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Turn left onto North 800 West
4.1 mi · 6 min · North 800 West
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on South 800 West
5.6 mi · 8 min · South 800 West
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Continue on State Road 13
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 13
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Continue on North 900 West
6 mi · 9 min · North 900 West
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Continue on North Anderson Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Anderson Street
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike
1367 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Pendleton Pike
1.2 km · 2 min · Pendleton Pike
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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 Warsaw 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.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Warsaw and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Warsaw to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Swayzee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Warsaw and 63.8 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Warsaw and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near Swayzee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Swayzee.
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warsaw and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 97.11 mi (156.29 km).
#1 Warsaw
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 15,200 |
| Coordinates | 41.2381000, -85.8530500 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: (-86.025248, 39.83865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.54 | $31.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.52 | $35.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.17 | $38.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
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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