Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meridian Hills, IN
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Lawrence, IN
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The drive from Meridian Hills, IN to Lawrence, IN covers 14.3 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 6.6 miles on I 465. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14.3 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.
This is a 20m highway drive covering 14.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 465 and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.6 miles on I 465.
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 North Meridian Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 14.3 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 (North Meridian Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto North Meridian Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Pendleton Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto McCoy Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 465 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| I 69 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| North Meridian Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Pendleton Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| McCoy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 75th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian Hills, IN and Lawrence, IN.
Start on East 75th Street
Turn right onto North Meridian Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 465
Merge onto I 69; I 465
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Pendleton Pike
Turn left onto McCoy Street
Turn left
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.45 | $4.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
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 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Meridian Hills on Friday
Local time
3:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
Destination
Afternoon in Lawrence on Friday
Local time
3:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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