Origin
Jamestown, IN
Morning in Jamestown on Tuesday
Local time
8:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamestown, IN to West 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 1m
Distance
44.6 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamestown, IN
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West Lafayette, IN
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Trip Overview
Jamestown, IN to West Lafayette, IN is 44.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via Base Line Road and I 74, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward trip, primarily using local roads with a short stretch of interstate. Expect a mix of driving conditions, making it a practical option for a quick hop between these two points. It's an easy drive that doesn't require extensive planning, perfect for a spontaneous trip or a quick errand.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Base Line Road | 18.8 mi | 27m |
| I 74 | 18 mi | 19m |
| Base Line Rd | 4 mi | 5m |
| North Lebanon Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South River Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwestern Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| W Main St | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Base Line Road
— 18.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown, IN and West Lafayette, IN.
1
Start on North Darlington Street
91 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Darlington Street
2
Turn left onto US 136
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
W Main St
3
Turn left onto SR 75
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Lebanon Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 74 West: Peoria, Illinois
5
Merge onto I 74
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 74
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 34
Toward US 231: Linden, Crawfordsville
7
Turn left onto US 231
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Base Line Road
8
Continue on US 231
449 ft
·
7 sec
·
Holden Street
9
Turn slight left onto US 231
340 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Continue on US 231
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Base Line Road
11
Continue on US 231
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Base Line Rd
12
Continue on US 231
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Base Line Road
13
Turn right onto South River Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South River Road
14
Enter roundabout onto South River Road
188 ft
·
7 sec
·
South River Road
15
Continue on South River Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
South River Road
16
Turn left onto East State Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
East State Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Northwestern Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Jamestown, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 44.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 136 / W Main St
Turn left onto US 136 / W Main St
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 75 / North Lebanon Street
Turn left onto SR 75 / North Lebanon Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Peoria, Illinois
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West: Peoria, Illinois
6
19.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 231: Linden, Crawfordsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 34
Toward US 231: Linden, Crawfordsville
6
44.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
East State Street
Turn left onto East State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.97 one way
$13.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.58 | $17.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
West Lafayette, IN
Morning in West Lafayette on Tuesday
Local time
8:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
16 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 1m 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?
About 40% of this 44.6-mile drive is on the interstate. You'll encounter an 18.8-mile stretch on Base Line Road, which is your longest continuous segment on a surface road. After exiting the interstate, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect a mix of rural cruising and merging onto and off of I-74.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on Base Line Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 136 / W Main St.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 136 / W Main St): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 75 / North Lebanon Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jamestown, IN to West Lafayette, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crawfordsville along the way.
Crawfordsville
19.8 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 44.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on Base Line Road. 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 (US 136 / W Main St): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 75 / North Lebanon Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West 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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