Spanning 152.6 miles across the Indiana heartland, this drive from Schererville to Lawrence typically takes about 2 hours and 33 minutes. You should plan for this as a straightforward day trip, as the distance is easily manageable without an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $23 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily relies on local roads like West 77th Avenue, Austin Avenue, and the West Lincoln Highway rather than major interstates. It offers a practical way to traverse the Midwest, keeping you off the high-speed corridors and on a more direct, localized path between these two communities.
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
76.3 miles from Schererville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
122.9 mi
2h 12m
I 465
12.5 mi
14m
I 865
5.1 mi
6m
West Lincoln Highway
3.4 mi
5m
I 69
3.4 mi
3m
West 81st Avenue
1.9 mi
3m
Pendleton Pike
0.7 mi
1m
Joliet Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
— 122.9 mi, about 2h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schererville, IN and Lawrence, IN.
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Start on Anna Street
32 ft·6 sec·Anna Street
2
Turn left onto West 77th Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·West 77th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Austin Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Austin Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 30
2.4 mi·3 min·West Lincoln Highway
5
Continue on US 30
0.5 mi·49 sec·Joliet Street
6
Continue on US 30
1.1 mi·1 min·West Lincoln Highway
7
Continue on US 30
1.9 mi·3 min·West 81st Avenue
8
Continue on US 30
0.3 mi·34 sec·East 81st Avenue
9
Take the ramp
401 ft·9 sec
Toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 65 South: IndianapolisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 65
123 mi·2 hr 12 min·Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 865
5.1 mi·6 min·I 865
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 465
13 mi·14 min·I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 69; I 465
3.4 mi·3 min·I 69; I 465
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 42Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton PikeUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
181 ft·6 sec
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
17
Turn left onto Pendleton Pike
0.7 mi·1 min·Pendleton Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn left onto McCoy Street
416 ft·19 sec·McCoy Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left
59 ft·6 sec
20
Turn right
77 ft·5 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. With only one recommended stop planned, you can easily pace yourself to avoid fatigue during the 2-hour and 33-minute drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early on, as the $23 cost estimate assumes steady driving conditions on local roads. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay vigilant at intersections, as the heavy reliance on local streets like West Lincoln Highway means you will encounter frequent turns and potential traffic signals. Staying alert will make the trip much smoother as you navigate the turn-heavy path to Lawrence.
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 76.3 miles from Schererville, IN, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.9 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 34 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.3 miles or 1h 27m 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 20m
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 Schererville, 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 Schererville, IN
This is one driving day of about 152.7 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Schererville, 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 122.9 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 151.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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7.1 mi into trip|~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
5
7.6 mi into trip|~13m 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
130.5 mi into trip|~2h 25m 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
151.5 mi into trip|~2h 50m 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
151.8 mi into trip|~2h 51m 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
$23.87 one way
$47.75 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.21
$52.42
premium
$4.89
$29.39
$58.77
diesel
$5.61
$33.71
$67.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.8
0
$16.03
$7.33
Efficient EV
38.2
0
$13.36
$6.11
EV Truck/SUV
61.1
0
$21.38
$9.77
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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 15, 2026
Origin
Schererville, IN
Night
in Schererville on Saturday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lawrence, IN
Late night
in Lawrence on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Lafayette, IN
76 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
22 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 53m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because this route has a highway share of 0%, you won't experience the monotony of long-distance interstate cruising. Instead, the journey is defined by navigating regional roads that wind through the landscape. The lack of high-speed stretches means you will be actively engaged with the road for the duration of the 152.6-mile trip. This is a purely local-road experience, so be prepared to adjust your speed and focus as you transition between the various segments of the route.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 122.9 mi on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway.
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 7.1 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 152.7 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: at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.5 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 53m. Total distance: 152.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 122.9 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: at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.5 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.
