Origin
Avon, IN
Morning in Avon on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avon, IN to Lawrence, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon, IN
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Lawrence, IN
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Trip Overview
Avon to Lawrence is 25.1 miles and takes about 42m via Rockville Road/I-70, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana and the Midwest region, making it a simple point-to-point drive. You'll primarily be on surface roads with a brief segment on the interstate. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a day trip without needing an overnight stay. Plan for a straightforward drive with minimal complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rockville Road | 9.7 mi | 16m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| I 70 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Pendleton Pike | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Massachusetts Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Holt Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Emerson Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 30th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Rockville Road
— 9.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, IN and Lawrence, IN.
1
Start on US 36
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Rockville Road
2
Turn uturn onto US 36
9.5 mi
·
16 min
·
Rockville Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto South Holt Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Holt Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 70 East
5
Merge onto I 70
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 70
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 87
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
112 ft
·
5 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto North Emerson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Emerson Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto East 30th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 30th Street
11
Turn left onto North Ritter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Ritter Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
13
Continue on Pendleton Pike
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Pendleton Pike
14
Turn left onto McCoy Street
416 ft
·
19 sec
·
McCoy Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left
59 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn right
77 ft
·
5 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 36 / Rockville Road
Turn uturn onto US 36 / Rockville Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 87
Toward Emerson Avenue
6
20.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
21.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
North Ritter Avenue
Turn left onto North Ritter Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.92 one way
$7.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Lawrence, IN
Morning in Lawrence on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
42m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 25.1-mile drive features a 15% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a surface road is 9.7 miles along Rockville Road. Expect to transition from surface streets to the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and I-70 for a portion of the trip before returning to local roads. The abundance of exits and merging traffic will be noticeable when you are on the interstate segment.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on Rockville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 36 / Rockville Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 36 / Rockville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on Rockville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lawrence, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 36 / Rockville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lawrence, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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