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Trip from Decatur, IN to Lawrence, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 13m

Distance

112.2 mi

181 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 4m ★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Indiana, United States

Decatur, IN

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city in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Lawrence, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Decatur, IN to Lawrence, IN covers 112.2 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, West Votaw Street, South Harrison Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.2 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.54 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

56.1 miles from Decatur, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 112.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Decatur, IN to Lawrence, IN covers 112.2 miles and takes about 2h 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28.1 miles in near SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 28.1 miles (SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 104.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
28.1 mi into trip | ~32m in | SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street

Turn right onto SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street

Navigation decision point

6
104.8 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
8
111 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 42 Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike
7
111.3 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
5
112.1 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | McCoy Street

Turn left onto McCoy Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 45.2 mi 49m
West Votaw Street 18.2 mi 20m
South Harrison Street 15.1 mi 17m
North 13th Street 12.6 mi 14m
East McGalliard Road 10.2 mi 15m
West State Street 9.2 mi 11m
Pendleton Pike 0.7 mi 1m
West Monroe Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 45.2 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Decatur, IN and Lawrence, IN.

1

Start on US 224

0.5 mi · 47 sec · West Monroe Street
2

Turn left onto US 27; US 33

13 mi · 14 min · North 13th Street
3

Continue on US 27

15 mi · 17 min · South Harrison Street
4

Turn right onto SR 26; SR 67

18 mi · 20 min · West Votaw Street
5

Continue on SR 28; SR 67

9.2 mi · 11 min · West State Street
6

Turn right onto East McGalliard Road

10 mi · 15 min · East McGalliard Road
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
8

Merge onto I 69

39 mi · 42 min · I 69
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 69
Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on I 69

5.2 mi · 6 min · I 69
Exit 200 Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 42 Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

181 ft · 6 sec
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
13

Turn left onto Pendleton Pike

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pendleton Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
14

Turn left onto McCoy Street

416 ft · 19 sec · McCoy Street
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left

59 ft · 6 sec
16

Turn right

77 ft · 5 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.1 miles from Decatur, IN, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 25 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.1 miles or 1h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrence, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Decatur, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Decatur, IN

This is one driving day of about 112.2 miles and 2h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Decatur, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 45.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.1 mi from Decatur, IN · 1h 5m into the drive

town in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yorktown, IN

56 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

Noble, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yorktown, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.1 miles from Decatur, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lawrence, IN

The final approach into Lawrence, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lawrence, IN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Anderson, Indiana

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 82.1

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17656426424

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.3 mi

Catello’s Italian Art Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pendleton, Indiana

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Falls Perk Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pendleton, Indiana

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.3

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17657783423

Visit website

Rosebud Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Muncie, Indiana

2.9 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 82.1

Anderson, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17656426424

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13174059395

Visit website

Catello’s Italian Art Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $40 mile 90.3

Pendleton, Indiana

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+17652219052

Visit website

Super Pollo Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13175372478

Visit website

Bugambilias Mexican Cuisine

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13175165978

Visit website

Cul De Sac Kitchen

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115

Indianapolis, Indiana

+13177449622

Visit website

Denny's Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 106.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13178494867

Visit website

Sahm's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 106.7

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13178421577

Visit website

Falls Perk Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.3

Pendleton, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17657783423

Visit website

Rosebud Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 57.5

Muncie, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 106.7

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Muncie Children's Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 57.5

Muncie, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17652861660

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.54 one way

$35.08 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.26 $38.52
premium $4.89 $21.59 $43.18
diesel $5.61 $24.77 $49.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.7 0 $11.78 $5.39
Efficient EV 28.1 0 $9.82 $4.49
EV Truck/SUV 44.9 0 $15.71 $7.18

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Decatur, IN

Evening in Decatur on Friday

Local time

5:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawrence, IN

Evening in Lawrence on Friday

Local time

5:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

1 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

2h 13m 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 Decatur, IN to Lawrence, IN covers 112.2 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, West Votaw Street, South Harrison Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.1 miles from Decatur, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.54 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 28.1 miles (SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 104.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Decatur, 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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