Origin
Edgewood, IN
Late night in Edgewood on Friday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewood, IN to Lawrence, IN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
21m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewood, IN
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Lawrence, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edgewood, IN to Lawrence, IN covers 16.1 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, US 36, Madison Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 21m highway drive covering 16.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and US 36. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.3 miles on I 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 13.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and US 36. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near US 31 / South East Street.
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 11 decision points packed into just 16.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (US 31 / South East Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles (US 31): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 31 / South East Street
Turn right onto US 31 / South East Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 31
Take the ramp onto US 31 toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74...
9
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
|
US 31
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31 toward I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
8
15 mi into trip
|
~19m in
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US 36; SR 67
Take the exit onto US 36; SR 67 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
8
15.4 mi into trip
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~19m in
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US 36; SR 67
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36; SR 67 toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| US 36 | 1 mi | 2m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Thompson Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 31 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| McCoy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Dudley Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South East Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 13.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood, IN and Lawrence, IN.
1
Start on East Dudley Avenue
77 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Dudley Avenue
2
Turn left onto Madison Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
3
Turn left onto East Thompson Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Thompson Road
4
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
5
Turn right onto US 31
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
South East Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp onto US 31
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 31
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 31
Toward I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
9
Continue on I 69; I 465
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 69; I 465
10
Take the exit onto US 36; SR 67
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 36; SR 67
Exit 42
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36; SR 67
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 36; SR 67
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto McCoy Street
416 ft
·
19 sec
·
McCoy Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left
59 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn right
77 ft
·
5 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Lawrence, IN
Late night in Lawrence on Friday
Local time
3:34 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 Edgewood, IN to Lawrence, IN covers 16.1 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, US 36, Madison Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 miles from Edgewood, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.52 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 11 decision points packed into just 16.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (US 31 / South East Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles (US 31): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Edgewood, IN to Lawrence, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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