Origin
Lawrence, IN
Night in Lawrence on Friday
Local time
11:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence, IN to Martinsville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Martinsville, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrence, IN to Martinsville, IN covers 41.8 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, East Morgan Street, Pendleton Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.3 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 52m highway drive covering 41.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and East Morgan Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.3 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 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 38.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and East Morgan 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
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 41.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
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
|
~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.
8
17.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
6
39.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward SR 44, SR 252
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 140
Toward SR 44, SR 252
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 38.3 mi | 43m |
| East Morgan Street | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Pendleton Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Reuben Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 36 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| McCoy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 38.3 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, IN and Martinsville, 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
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 69
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 140
Toward SR 44, SR 252
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward SR 44 East
10
Turn right onto Reuben Drive
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Reuben Drive
11
Turn slight left onto East Morgan Street
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Morgan Street
12
Arrive at destination
East Morgan Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from Lawrence, IN · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Lawrence, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Martinsville, IN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Martinsville, IN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.53 one way
$13.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.04 | $16.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Martinsville, IN
Night in Martinsville on Friday
Local time
11:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
18 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
52m 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 Martinsville, IN covers 41.8 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, East Morgan Street, Pendleton Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.9 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 $6.53 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 8 decision points packed into just 41.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
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 Martinsville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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