Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
115.6 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from Lawrence, IN to Clarksville, IN covers 115.6 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, I 69, South Emerson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100.4 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.56 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.8 miles from Lawrence, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 115.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 100.4 miles on I 65.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near McCoy Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 115.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (McCoy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 36; SR 67): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto McCoy Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 36; SR 67 toward I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto East Brooks Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 100.4 mi | 1h 48m |
| I 69 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Pendleton Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Southport Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 36 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 31 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Eastern Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, IN and Clarksville, IN.
Start on this road
Turn right onto McCoy Street
Turn right onto US 36; SR 67
Turn left onto US 36; SR 67
Merge onto I 69; I 465
Continue on I 69; I 74; I 465
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
Turn right onto East Southport Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 31
Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
Turn left onto East Brooks Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.8 miles or 1h 7m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarksville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lawrence, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Lawrence, IN
This is one driving day of about 115.6 miles and 2h 10m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.8 mi from Lawrence, IN · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 57.8 miles from Lawrence, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.4 miles.
The final approach into Clarksville, 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 Clarksville, IN.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.56 one way
$35.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.36 | $38.71 |
| premium | $4.80 | $21.82 | $43.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.68 | $51.36 |
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: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.14 | $5.55 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.18 | $7.40 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Lawrence on Saturday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Clarksville on Saturday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
76°F
Cincinnati, OH
58 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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