Origin
Danville, IN
Late night in Danville on Saturday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danville, IN to Lawrence, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danville, IN
Zetong Li
Lawrence, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Danville, IN to Lawrence, IN covers 31.6 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rockville Road, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.1 miles on Rockville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 31.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rockville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.3 miles in near I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 31.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.3 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 87
Toward Emerson Avenue
6
27 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
28.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
North Ritter Avenue
Turn left onto North Ritter Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
31.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
McCoy Street
Turn left onto McCoy Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rockville Road | 15.1 mi | 24m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| I 70 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Pendleton Pike | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Massachusetts Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Holt Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Emerson Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Rockville Road
— 15.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, IN and Lawrence, IN.
1
Start on this road
39 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 39
60 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Cross Street
3
Turn right onto US 36
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on US 36
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Rockville Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto South Holt Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Holt Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 70 East
7
Merge onto I 70
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 70
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 87
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
112 ft
·
5 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto North Emerson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Emerson Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto East 30th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 30th Street
13
Turn left onto North Ritter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Ritter Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
15
Continue on Pendleton Pike
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Pendleton Pike
16
Turn left onto McCoy Street
416 ft
·
19 sec
·
McCoy Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left
59 ft
·
6 sec
18
Turn right
77 ft
·
5 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Danville, IN · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Danville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lawrence, IN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lawrence, IN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lawrence, IN
Late night in Lawrence on Saturday
Local time
3:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Danville, IN to Lawrence, IN covers 31.6 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rockville Road, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Danville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 31.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.3 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Danville, IN to Lawrence, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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