Origin
DeMotte, IN
Late night in DeMotte on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from DeMotte, IN to Lafayette, 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
1h 17m
Distance
65.2 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
DeMotte, IN
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Lafayette, IN
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Trip Overview
DeMotte to Lafayette is 65.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via I-65 and State Roads 10, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Primarily a highway-focused journey, it's a straightforward trip that's easy to complete in a single day. If you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without much fuss, this route fits the bill.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 53.9 mi | 57m |
| West State Road 10 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| North State Road 10 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Schuyler Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North 18th Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Halleck Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Halleck Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 53.9 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeMotte, IN and Lafayette, IN.
1
Start on US 231
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Halleck Street
2
Continue on South Halleck Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Halleck Street
3
Continue on SR 10
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North State Road 10
4
Continue on SR 10
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West State Road 10
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
6
Merge onto I 65
54 mi
·
57 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 175
Toward SR 25: Delphi, Lafayette
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Schuyler Avenue
9
Turn left onto North 18th Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North 18th Street
10
Turn left onto South Street
494 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Street
11
Turn right onto Grant Street
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grant Street
12
Turn right onto Douglas Street
165 ft
·
12 sec
·
Douglas Street
13
Turn left
184 ft
·
13 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from DeMotte, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 65.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward SR 25: Delphi, Lafayette
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 175
Toward SR 25: Delphi, Lafayette
4
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
South Street
Turn left onto South Street
Navigation decision point
4
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Navigation decision point
5
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.19 one way
$20.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.55 | $25.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
1h 17m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 53.9 miles on I-65, offering a consistent pace. The initial part of the drive involves West State Road 10 and North State Road 10, which are state highways before merging onto the interstate. Expect a driving experience that's efficient and direct, minimizing local traffic interference for most of the trip.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.9 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and West State Road 10. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in near I 65.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65 miles (South Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Lafayette, IN
Full guide →Lafayette is the county seat of Tippecanoe County, Central Indiana. It is located 2 hours southeast of Chicago and 1 hour northwest of Indianapolis. The Greater Lafayette metropolitan area consists of the cities of Lafayette and West Lafayette. The combined population is 97,000. Neighboring West Lafayette is home to Purdue University, a large, prestigious public university.
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 1h 17m. Total distance: 65.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.9 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 7.3 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65 miles (South Street): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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