Origin
Lawrence, IN
Night in Lawrence on Thursday
Local time
11:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence, IN to Grandview, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrence, IN to Grandview, IN covers 12.6 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 38th Street, Michigan Road, Pendleton Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on East 38th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 12.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 38th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near McCoy Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 1.6 miles (East 38th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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McCoy Street
Turn right onto McCoy Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 36; SR 67 / Pendleton Pike
Turn right onto US 36; SR 67 / Pendleton Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East 38th Street
Turn slight right onto East 38th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
West 64th Street
Turn right onto West 64th Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Bettcher Avenue
Turn right onto Bettcher Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 38th Street | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| Michigan Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Pendleton Pike | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West 38th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West 64th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| McCoy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bettcher Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East 38th Street
— 5.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, IN and Grandview, 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
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 38th Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right
161 ft
·
8 sec
7
Turn slight right onto Michigan Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Michigan Road
8
Turn right onto West 64th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 64th Street
9
Turn right onto Bettcher Avenue
477 ft
·
21 sec
·
Bettcher Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
Bettcher Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Grandview, IN
Night in Grandview on Thursday
Local time
11:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 Grandview, IN covers 12.6 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 38th Street, Michigan Road, Pendleton Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 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 $1.97 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 straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 1.6 miles (East 38th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lawrence, IN to Grandview, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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