Origin
Speedway, IN
Late night in Speedway on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Speedway, 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
29m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Speedway, IN
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Lawrence, IN
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Trip Overview
This short 14.5-mile drive from Speedway, Indiana, to Lawrence, Indiana, will take you about 29 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward trip within the Midwest region, staying entirely within Indiana. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this route is ideal as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The journey is characterized by frequent turns, making it more of a local navigation challenge than a long-haul experience. You'll primarily be on East 34th Street, West 30th Street, and West 29th Street.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 34th Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| West 30th Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West 29th Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Pendleton Pike | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West 25th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Massachusetts Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 29th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Georgetown Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East 34th Street
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Speedway, IN and Lawrence, IN.
1
Start on this road
75 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
262 ft
·
20 sec
3
Turn left onto West 25th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 25th Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Georgetown Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Georgetown Road
5
Turn right onto West 30th Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 30th Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on West 29th Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West 29th Street
7
Continue on East 29th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 29th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn slight left onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
9
Turn right onto East 30th Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
East 30th Street
10
Turn left onto Dr Andrew J Brown Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Dr Andrew J Brown Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Sutherland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Sutherland Avenue
12
Turn right onto East 34th Street
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East 34th Street
13
Turn slight left onto Massachusetts Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Avenue
14
Continue on Pendleton Pike
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Pendleton Pike
15
Turn left onto McCoy Street
416 ft
·
19 sec
·
McCoy Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left
59 ft
·
6 sec
17
Turn right
77 ft
·
5 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.4 — 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Georgetown Road
At end of road, turn left onto Georgetown Road
Navigation decision point
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West 30th Street
Turn right onto West 30th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Dr Andrew J Brown Avenue
Turn left onto Dr Andrew J Brown Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
McCoy Street
Turn left onto McCoy Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
2:00 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
19 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
29m 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 for this 14.5-mile trip, with no significant highway stretches contributing to its character; the highway share is 100% local roads. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 3.7 miles along East 34th Street. The road network involves navigating through residential and commercial areas, requiring attention to frequent changes in direction. This isn't a route for cruising; it's about active engagement with local street patterns as you make your way across town.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on East 34th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (West 30th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on East 34th Street. 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (West 30th Street): 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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