Origin
Broad Ripple, IN
Late night in Broad Ripple on Sunday
Local time
4:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broad Ripple, IN to Lawrence, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broad Ripple, IN
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Lawrence, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Broad Ripple to Lawrence, you are in for a quick 8.2-mile journey that typically takes about 17 minutes. This local route is perfect for a single-day trip, as the distance is short enough that no overnight stay is required. You will primarily navigate via Kessler Boulevard East Drive, East 56th Street, and North Franklin Road. With a fuel cost of just $1, this is an incredibly economical way to cross this part of the Midwest. It serves as a straightforward connection between these two Indiana communities, making it a practical choice for your daily commute or local errands.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kessler Boulevard East Drive | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| East 56th Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| North Franklin Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Winthrop Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East 45th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| McCoy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kessler Boulevard East Drive
— 3.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broad Ripple, IN and Lawrence, IN.
1
Start on Winthrop Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winthrop Avenue
2
Turn left onto Kessler Boulevard East Drive
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Kessler Boulevard East Drive
3
Turn left onto East 56th Street
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East 56th Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto North Franklin Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Franklin Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto East 45th Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East 45th Street
6
Turn right onto McCoy Street
314 ft
·
12 sec
·
McCoy Street
7
Turn right
122 ft
·
8 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
East 56th Street
Turn left onto East 56th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North Franklin Road
Turn right onto North Franklin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
East 45th Street
Turn left onto East 45th Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
McCoy Street
Turn right onto McCoy Street
Navigation decision point
5
8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Lawrence on Sunday
Local time
4:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting on a monotonous interstate. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed, multi-lane merging or long, uninterrupted stretches of pavement. The route relies entirely on surface streets, meaning you should be prepared for frequent stops and turns as you navigate through the urban landscape. It is a functional, stop-and-go experience that reflects the typical flow of suburban Indiana roads. You will find that the personality of the road remains consistent throughout the entire 17-minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on Kessler Boulevard East Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 3.7 miles in near East 56th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (East 56th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (North Franklin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (East 45th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on Kessler Boulevard East Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 3.7 miles (East 56th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (North Franklin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (East 45th Street): Navigation decision point.
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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