Origin
Lawrence, IN
Afternoon in Lawrence on Friday
Local time
2:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence, IN to Meridian Hills, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
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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Meridian Hills, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrence, IN to Meridian Hills, IN covers 14.4 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 465, I 69, North Meridian Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on I 465. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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 20m highway drive covering 14.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 465 and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.2 miles on I 465.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 465 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
884 ft
738 ft
Total Climb
185 ft
Total Descent
266 ft
Highest Point
884 ft
~1 mi in
Elevation Range
147 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 465 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.
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 9 decision points packed into just 14.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (McCoy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (US 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
|
McCoy Street
Turn right onto McCoy Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 465 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 465 North
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 31
Take the exit onto US 31 toward US 31 North: South Meridian Street, Westfield, Kokomo
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 31
Toward US 31 North: South Meridian Street, West...
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward South Meridian Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward South Meridian Street
6
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East 75th Street
Turn left onto East 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lawrence, IN and Meridian Hills, IN, road signs point toward Westfield and Kokomo.
Westfield
10.9 mi in
|
~13m
|
via US 31
Kokomo
10.9 mi in
|
~13m
|
via US 31
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 465 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| I 69 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| North Meridian Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| I-465 WB | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Pendleton Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 31 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| McCoy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 75th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 465
— 5.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, IN and Meridian Hills, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pendleton Pike
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 465 North
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 69; I 465
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 69; I 465
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 465
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 465
7
Continue on I-465 WB
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
I-465 WB
8
Continue on I 465
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 465
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 31
Exit 31
Toward US 31 North: South Meridian Street, Westfield, Kokomo
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward South Meridian Street
11
Continue on North Meridian Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Meridian Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto East 75th Street
168 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 75th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
East 75th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Meridian Hills, IN
Afternoon in Meridian Hills on Friday
Local time
2:00 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
20m 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 Meridian Hills, IN covers 14.4 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 465, I 69, North Meridian 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 7.2 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 $2.25 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 9 decision points packed into just 14.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (McCoy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (US 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lawrence, IN and Meridian Hills, IN, road signs point toward Westfield and Kokomo.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 738 ft to 884 ft elevation with about 185 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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