Origin
Lawrence, IN
Late night in Lawrence on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence, IN to Shelbyville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrence, IN
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Shelbyville, IN
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Trip Overview
Lawrence, IN to Shelbyville, IN is 29.7 miles and takes about 36m via US 421, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip within the Midwest, connecting two points in Indiana. Given its short distance and highway focus, it’s best suited for a quick transit or a segment of a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Expect a simple drive with minimal complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 421 | 19.8 mi | 22m |
| I 69 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| North Riley Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Pendleton Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Harrison Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 36 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Harrison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| McCoy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 421
— 19.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence, IN and Shelbyville, IN.
1
Start on this road
122 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto McCoy Street
492 ft
·
16 sec
·
McCoy Street
3
Turn right onto US 36; SR 67
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pendleton Pike
4
Turn left onto US 36; SR 67
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 36; SR 67
Toward I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 69; I 465
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 69; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 421
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 421
Exit 49
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421
20 mi
·
22 min
·
US 421
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 113
Toward SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
10
Turn straight onto SR 9
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Riley Highway
11
Turn left onto SR 9
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Riley Highway
12
Turn left
110 ft
·
2 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork onto North Riley Highway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
North Riley Highway
14
Continue on North Harrison Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Harrison Street
15
Enter roundabout onto SR 9
401 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Harrison Street
16
Continue on SR 9
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Harrison Street
17
Arrive at destination
SR 9; SR 44
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
McCoy Street
Turn right onto McCoy Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 36; SR 67
Turn left onto US 36; SR 67 toward I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 421
Take the exit onto US 421 toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
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 49
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Sou...
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 421
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421 toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
6
27.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 113
Toward SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville
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
Shelbyville, IN
Late night in Shelbyville on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
1 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
36m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 90% of the journey on major roads like US 421 and I-69. You'll experience a relatively fast pace for the majority of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.8 miles on US 421, allowing for a steady rhythm. While the profile is highway-centric, the inclusion of North Riley Highway suggests a brief transition before reaching your destination. Expect a consistent driving experience without many significant changes in road type.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.8 mi on US 421.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 421 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 McCoy Street.
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 11 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 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (McCoy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 36; SR 67): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.8 miles on US 421. 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 Shelbyville, 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: near the start (McCoy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 36; SR 67): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shelbyville, 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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