Origin
Franklin, IN
Morning in Franklin on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, 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
38m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, IN
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Lawrence, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Franklin and Lawrence, Indiana, you are looking at a straightforward 29.7-mile trek. Expect to spend about 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, this route is as economical as it is efficient. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. Because there are no mandatory stops, you can easily complete this drive in one go without needing to build in extra time for breaks. It is a practical, no-nonsense path for those who value speed and directness over detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| I 69 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East King Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| US 36 | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Southport Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Forsythe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 12.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, IN and Lawrence, IN.
1
Start on East Jefferson Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
491 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Forsythe Street
3
Turn right onto East King Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
East King Street
4
Enter roundabout onto East King Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
East King Street
5
Continue on East King Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East King Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
7
Merge onto I 65
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 65
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 103
Toward Southport Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn slight right
176 ft
·
4 sec
10
Turn straight onto East Southport Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Southport Road
11
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
13
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
14
Continue on I 69; I 465
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 69; I 465
15
Take the exit onto US 36; SR 67
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 36; SR 67
Exit 42
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36; SR 67
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 36; SR 67
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto McCoy Street
416 ft
·
19 sec
·
McCoy Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left
59 ft
·
6 sec
19
Turn right
77 ft
·
5 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 28.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East King Street
Enter roundabout onto East King Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
15.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Southport Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 103
Toward Southport Road
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
South Emerson Avenue
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
28.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 36; SR 67
Take the exit onto US 36; SR 67 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
8
28.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 36; SR 67
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36; SR 67 toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
4 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
38m 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 trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 79% of your time spent cruising on major arteries like I-65 and I-69. You will settle into a steady rhythm on the interstate, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.8 miles on I-65. As you transition onto South Emerson Avenue, the personality of the drive shifts from high-speed interstate maneuvering to more localized traffic patterns. The experience is primarily a functional highway grind, lacking the winding complexity of rural backroads. You should be prepared for a consistent, utilitarian drive that prioritizes reaching your destination in Lawrence as quickly as possible.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near East King 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 13 decision points packed into just 29.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (East King Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Franklin, IN
Full guide →Franklin is a city and southern suburb of Indianapolis in the Nine-County Region of Indiana, home to Franklin College and an aesthetic Colonial Revival city hall.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on I 65. 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 1.3 miles (East King Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles (South Emerson Avenue): 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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