The drive from Crown Point, IN to Lawrence, IN covers 142.9 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, I 465, I 865 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly surface roads.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.6 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.4 miles from Crown Point, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
117.6 mi
2h 6m
I 465
12.5 mi
14m
I 865
5.1 mi
6m
I 69
3.4 mi
3m
West Joliet Street
2.7 mi
4m
Pendleton Pike
0.7 mi
1m
McCoy Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
South Court Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
— 117.6 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crown Point, IN and Lawrence, IN.
1
Start on US 231; SR 55
46 ft·6 sec·South Court Street
2
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55
2.7 mi·4 min·West Joliet Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 65 South
4
Merge onto I 65
118 mi·2 hr 6 min·Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 865
5.1 mi·6 min·I 865
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 465
13 mi·14 min·I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 69; I 465
3.4 mi·3 min·I 69; I 465
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 42Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton PikeUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
181 ft·6 sec
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
10
Turn left onto Pendleton Pike
0.7 mi·1 min·Pendleton Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn left onto McCoy Street
416 ft·19 sec·McCoy Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left
59 ft·6 sec
13
Turn right
77 ft·5 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.4 miles from Crown Point, IN, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.4 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrence, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Crown Point, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Crown Point, IN
This is one driving day of about 142.9 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Crown Point, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway for about 117.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 142 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
3.2 mi into trip|~5m in|I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
120.7 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|I 865
Keep slight right at fork onto I 865
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
141.7 mi into trip|~2h 36m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike
7
142 mi into trip|~2h 37m in
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
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.34 one way
$44.68 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$24.53
$49.06
premium
$4.89
$27.50
$55.00
diesel
$5.61
$31.55
$63.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.9
0
$15.00
$6.86
Efficient EV
35.7
0
$12.50
$5.72
EV Truck/SUV
57.2
0
$20.01
$9.15
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Crown Point, IN
Afternoon
in Crown Point on Sunday
Local time
12:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lawrence, IN
Afternoon
in Lawrence on Sunday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Dayton, IN
71 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 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
2h 39m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
$20
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
142.9 mi in 2h 39m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 117.6 mi on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 142.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 120.7 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 142.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 117.6 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 120.7 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
