Origin
Lafayette, IN
Late night in Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, IN to Avon, 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 17m
Distance
57 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lafayette, IN
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Avon, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Lafayette to Avon, you are looking at a manageable 57-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend around $9 on fuel for the entire drive, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. By utilizing I-65, State Road 267, and Avon Avenue, you stay within the Indiana heartland for the duration of the trip. Since the entire drive stays within the Midwest, the transition between these two locations is seamless and familiar. It is a straightforward, no-nonsense commute that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 38.1 mi | 41m |
| State Road 267 | 8.1 mi | 13m |
| Avon Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| North Green Street | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| South Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Douglas Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rockville Road | <0.1 mi | — |
| Grant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 38.1 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, IN and Avon, IN.
1
Start on this road
184 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Douglas Street
165 ft
·
8 sec
·
Douglas Street
3
Turn left onto Grant Street
34 ft
·
3 sec
·
Grant Street
4
Turn right onto South Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
6
Merge onto I 65
38 mi
·
41 min
·
I 65
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 133
Toward SR 267 South: Brownsburg, Albert Street, White Drive
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Brownsburg
9
Turn straight onto State Road 267
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
State Road 267
10
Continue on 267
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Green Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn straight onto 267
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Green Street
12
Enter roundabout onto 267
83 ft
·
4 sec
·
Avon Avenue
13
Continue on 267
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Avenue
14
Enter roundabout onto 267
127 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Avenue
15
Continue on 267
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Avon Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto US 36
45 ft
·
0 sec
·
Rockville Road
17
Arrive at destination
US 36
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Lafayette, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.6 — 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
|
Douglas Street
Turn right onto Douglas Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Grant Street
Turn left onto Grant Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Street
Turn right onto South Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
41.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward SR 267 South: Brownsburg, Albert Street, White Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 133
Toward SR 267 South: Brownsburg, Albert Street,...
6
41.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Brownsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Brownsburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.91 one way
$17.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.98 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Avon, IN
Late night in Avon on Sunday
Local time
3:44 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
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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 67% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major roads. The most significant portion of the trip is a 38.1-mile stretch along I-65, where you can maintain a steady pace before transitioning to the local flow of State Road 267 and Avon Avenue. While the interstate segments are designed for efficiency, the shift toward the final destination introduces a change in pace as you move onto secondary roads. This combination creates a drive that prioritizes speed early on, followed by a more localized approach as you reach your destination. It is a functional route that favors utility over winding, technical backroads, ensuring you reach Avon with minimal navigation stress.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.1 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and State Road 267. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Douglas Street.
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 57 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Grant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Lafayette, IN to Avon, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Brownsburg along the way.
Brownsburg
41.6 mi in
|
~48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 57 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 (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.1 miles on I 65. 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 (Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Grant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Avon, 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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