Origin
Lawrence, IN
Evening in Lawrence on Friday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence, IN to Crawfordsville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrence, IN
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Crawfordsville, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrence, IN to Crawfordsville, IN covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, West 38th Street, East 38th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.3 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 52.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and West 38th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.3 miles on I 74.
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 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and West 38th Street. 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.8 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (McCoy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 36; SR 67 / Pendleton Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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McCoy Street
Turn right onto McCoy Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 36; SR 67 / Pendleton Pike
Turn right onto US 36; SR 67 / Pendleton Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
14.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 136 West, I 74 West: Crawfordsville Road, Peoria
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 16A-B
Toward US 136 West, I 74 West: Crawfordsville R...
7
14.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
5
48.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward SR 32: Crawfordsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 39
Toward SR 32: Crawfordsville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lawrence, IN to Crawfordsville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Peoria along the way.
Peoria
14.7 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 33.3 mi | 36m |
| West 38th Street | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| East 38th Street | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| SR 32 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Pendleton Pike | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Englewood Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| I 465 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| McCoy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 33.3 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, IN and Crawfordsville, IN.
1
Start on this road
122 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto McCoy Street
492 ft
·
16 sec
·
McCoy Street
3
Turn right onto US 36; SR 67
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Pendleton Pike
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight right onto East 38th Street
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
East 38th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on West 38th Street
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
West 38th Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 465 South
7
Merge onto I 465
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 465
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 16A-B
Toward US 136 West, I 74 West: Crawfordsville Road, Peoria
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 74 West: Peoria
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 74
33 mi
·
36 min
·
I 74
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 39
Toward SR 32: Crawfordsville
12
Turn left onto SR 32
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 32
13
Turn left onto North Englewood Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Englewood Drive
14
Turn left onto Eastwood Drive
397 ft
·
17 sec
·
Eastwood Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Eastwood Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Lawrence, IN · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Lawrence, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Crawfordsville, IN
The final approach into Crawfordsville, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.17 one way
$14.34 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| premium | $4.15 | $8.63 | $17.25 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Crawfordsville, IN
Evening in Crawfordsville on Friday
Local time
5:28 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 12m 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 Lawrence, IN to Crawfordsville, IN covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, West 38th Street, East 38th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 miles from Lawrence, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.17 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 52.8 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (McCoy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 36; SR 67 / Pendleton Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lawrence, IN to Crawfordsville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Peoria along the way.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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