Origin
Knox, IN
Morning in Knox on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Knox, 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
1h 55m
Distance
79.9 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Knox, IN
Stefan Coders
Lafayette, IN
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Trip Overview
This 80.9-mile drive from Knox to Lafayette, Indiana, is a straightforward 1-hour and 33-minute journey. Designed as a single-day trip, it keeps you on local roads for the entirety of the route, with no highway segments. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $12. You'll be navigating a series of turns, so staying alert is key. This route is ideal for a quick excursion within the Midwest region, offering a practical way to connect these two Indiana communities without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40 miles from Knox, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hoosier Heartland Highway | 31.9 mi | 40m |
| South Huddleston Road | 23.9 mi | 35m |
| South 400 East | 11.3 mi | 17m |
| South 400 E | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Old State Road 25 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Schuyler Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Heaton Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North 18th Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Hoosier Heartland Highway
— 31.9 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knox, IN and Lafayette, IN.
1
Start on this road
82 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West John Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
West John Street
3
Turn right onto US 35; SR 8
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Heaton Street
4
Continue on US 35
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South 400 E
5
Continue on US 35; SR 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
S 400 E
6
Continue on US 35
11 mi
·
17 min
·
South 400 East
7
Continue on US 35
24 mi
·
35 min
·
South Huddleston Road
8
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Logansport
9
Turn right onto Old State Road 25
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old State Road 25
10
At end of road, turn left onto SR 25
31 mi
·
39 min
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
11
Enter roundabout onto SR 25
237 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
12
Continue on SR 25
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
13
Continue on Schuyler Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Schuyler Avenue
14
Turn left onto North 18th Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North 18th Street
15
Turn left onto South Street
494 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Street
16
Turn right onto Grant Street
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grant Street
17
Turn right onto Douglas Street
165 ft
·
12 sec
·
Douglas Street
18
Turn left
184 ft
·
13 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a duration of just 1 hour and 33 minutes, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily depart at your leisure, perhaps after a leisurely breakfast in Knox. Since it's a shorter drive with no designated stops and a low fuel cost of $12, you likely won't need to plan for extensive breaks or refueling. The main consideration is to be prepared for the frequent turns; keeping your navigation system active and paying close attention to signage will be your most valuable tools for a smooth arrival in Lafayette.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40 miles from Knox, IN, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.9 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 18 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lafayette, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Knox, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Knox, IN
This is one driving day of about 79.9 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Knox, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Hoosier Heartland Highway for about 31.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40 miles from Knox, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 79.9 — 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
|
West John Street
Turn left onto West John Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 35; SR 8 / South Heaton Street
Turn right onto US 35; SR 8 / South Heaton Street
Navigation decision point
4
44.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
SR 25 / Hoosier Heartland Highway
At end of road, turn left onto SR 25 / Hoosier Heartland Highway
Navigation decision point
4
75.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
|
SR 25 / Hoosier Heartland Highway
Enter roundabout onto SR 25 / Hoosier Heartland Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
79.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.49 one way
$24.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.72 | $27.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.38 | $30.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.84 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32 | 0 | $11.19 | $5.11 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
7:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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 55m 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 the full 80.9 miles, as this route has a 0% highway share. The journey is broken up by frequent turns, primarily utilizing roads like West John Street, South Heaton Street, and South 400 E. There isn't a 'longest stretch' mentioned, indicating a continuous need to monitor your navigation and road signs. This driving style means you'll be constantly engaged with the road and the surrounding landscape, rather than settling into a long, uninterrupted cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.9 mi on Hoosier Heartland Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West John Street.
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 55m drive. You will face about 10 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 (West John Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 35; SR 8 / South Heaton Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.4 miles (SR 25 / Hoosier Heartland Highway): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
755 ft
639 ft
Total Climb
142 ft
Total Descent
154 ft
Highest Point
755 ft
~34.7 mi in
Elevation Range
117 ft
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 Knox, IN to Lafayette, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Logansport along the way.
Logansport
42.3 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 79.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.9 miles on Hoosier Heartland Highway. 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 (West John Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 35; SR 8 / South Heaton Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.4 miles (SR 25 / Hoosier Heartland Highway): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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