Origin
Crawfordsville, IN
Morning in Crawfordsville on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crawfordsville, IN to Lafayette, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crawfordsville, IN
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Lafayette, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Crawfordsville and Lafayette, Indiana, you are looking at a quick, 29.9-mile journey through the Midwest. Expect the drive to take approximately 47 minutes under normal conditions, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You will primarily navigate via North Washington Street and Base Line Road to complete the transit. Budgeting roughly $5 for fuel should be sufficient to cover your needs for this short distance. Since this route is quite efficient, there is no need to consider an overnight split, allowing you to easily complete the trip in a single afternoon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Washington Street | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| Base Line Road | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Base Line Rd | 4 mi | 5m |
| Old US Highway 231 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South 18th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 52 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Market Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Washington Street
— 10.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crawfordsville, IN and Lafayette, IN.
1
Start on Eastwood Drive
397 ft
·
22 sec
·
Eastwood Drive
2
Turn left onto North Englewood Drive
416 ft
·
25 sec
·
North Englewood Drive
3
Turn right onto US 136
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn right onto US 136
415 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Oak Street
5
Turn left onto US 136
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Market Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn right onto US 231
10 mi
·
15 min
·
North Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 231
449 ft
·
7 sec
·
Holden Street
8
Turn slight left onto US 231
340 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on US 231
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Base Line Road
10
Continue on US 231
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Base Line Rd
11
Continue on US 231
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Base Line Road
12
Turn right onto US 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 52
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto US 52
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old US Highway 231
14
Turn left onto South 18th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 18th Street
15
Turn right onto Douglas Street
494 ft
·
23 sec
·
Douglas Street
16
Turn right
184 ft
·
13 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Englewood Drive
Turn left onto North Englewood Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 136 / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 136 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 136 / East Market Street
Turn left onto US 136 / East Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 231 / North Washington Street
Turn right onto US 231 / North Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
25.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 52
Turn right onto US 52
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.75 | $11.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 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 | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
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
Lafayette, IN
Morning in Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
7:34 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
47m 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 defined as a turn-heavy local drive, offering a distinct departure from the monotony of major interstates. While you will spend about 8% of your time on highways, the majority of your experience involves local roads that demand your full attention. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.5 miles while traveling on North Washington Street. The route shifts in character as you transition between these local segments, requiring you to remain alert to the frequent turns along the way. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on North Washington 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 around 0.1 miles in near North Englewood 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 29.9 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: at 0.1 miles (North Englewood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 136 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 136 / East Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
802 ft
635 ft
Total Climb
191 ft
Total Descent
284 ft
Highest Point
802 ft
~10.7 mi in
Elevation Range
167 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on North Washington 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: at 0.1 miles (North Englewood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 136 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 136 / East Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lafayette, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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