Origin
Lawrence, IN
Afternoon in Lawrence on Thursday
Local time
4:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence, IN to Edgewood, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
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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Edgewood, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrence, IN to Edgewood, IN covers 16.8 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, Pendleton Pike, East Thompson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.6 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 16.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and Pendleton Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.6 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 12 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 13.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Pendleton Pike. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near McCoy 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 16.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.9 miles (US 36; SR 67): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 69; I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 36; SR 67
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
Use the left lane.
Toward I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 69; I 465
Merge onto I 69; I 465
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 31
Take the exit onto US 31 toward US 31 South: East Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 2B
Toward US 31 South: East Street
4
16.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
East Dudley Avenue
Turn right onto East Dudley Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Pendleton Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Thompson Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 31 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 36 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| McCoy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Dudley Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 13.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, IN and Edgewood, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pendleton Pike
4
Turn left onto US 36; SR 67
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 36; SR 67
Toward I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 69; I 465
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 69; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 69; I 74; I 465
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 31
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31
Exit 2B
Toward US 31 South: East Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
9
Turn left onto East Thompson Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Thompson Road
10
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
11
Turn right onto East Dudley Avenue
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Dudley Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
East Dudley Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.63 one way
$5.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
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
Edgewood, IN
Afternoon in Edgewood on Thursday
Local time
4:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
19 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
22m 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 Edgewood, IN covers 16.8 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, Pendleton Pike, East Thompson Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 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 $2.63 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 16.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.9 miles (US 36; SR 67): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 69; I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lawrence, IN to Edgewood, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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