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Trip from Lafayette, IN to Richmond, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
133.2 mi
214 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
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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Richmond, IN
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Trip Overview
Lafayette to Richmond is 133 miles and takes about 2 hours 36 minutes via Douglas Street, Grant Street, and South Street, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to the Midwest region. Since you'll be sticking to surface roads for the entire 133 miles, expect a more local driving experience rather than highway cruising. With just one recommended stop and a total driving time under 3 hours, this route is ideal for a quick, straightforward trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.6 miles from Lafayette, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 59.2 mi | 1h 7m |
| I 65 | 42.4 mi | 45m |
| I 465 | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| I 69 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| I 865 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| South Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Williamsburg Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 5th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 59.2 mi, about 1h 7m
Traffic on I-465
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~3,488 veh/hr typical · worst 4,273
Quietest
2 AM
~278 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 91 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, IN and Richmond, 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
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 65
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 865
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 865
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 465
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 69; I 465
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 69; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 44
Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
143 ft
·
2 sec
Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 70 East: Dayton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 70
59 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 149A
Toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way
15
Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Pike
16
Continue on Northwest 5th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 5th Street
17
Turn left onto Richmond Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Avenue
18
Continue on North D Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
North D Street
19
Turn right onto US 27; SR 227
150 ft
·
1 sec
·
Chester Boulevard
20
Continue on US 27; SR 227
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North 8th Street
21
Turn left onto East Main Street
372 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 36 minute drive time and 133-mile distance, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Aim to depart Lafayette in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential evening traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have a lot of flexibility on when and where you choose to pause. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as surface road driving can sometimes consume more fuel than highway driving, and the estimated cost is around $21. A good tip for this route is to plan your single stop around a town that breaks up the drive roughly in half, around the 60-70 mile mark.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.6 miles from Lafayette, IN, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.2 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 29 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.6 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lafayette, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lafayette, IN
This is one driving day of about 133.2 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Lafayette, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 59.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.6 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
TA
0.1 mi from route
Greenfield Rest Area (Eastbound)
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Centerville Welcome Center (Westbound)
0.1 mi from route
Love's
0.2 mi from route
Greenfield Rest Area (Westbound)
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 69.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Street
Turn right onto South Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
45.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
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I 865
Keep slight right at fork onto I 865
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
69 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
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 44
Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
7
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
7
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 East: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 70 East: Dayton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.65 one way
$41.30 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $22.64 | $45.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $25.84 | $51.69 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $29.36 | $58.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40 | 0 | $13.99 | $6.39 |
| Efficient EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.66 | $5.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.65 | $8.52 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Lafayette, IN
Evening in Lafayette on Monday
Local time
7:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Richmond, IN
Evening in Richmond on Monday
Local time
7:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Lawrence, IN
67 mi in
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 36m 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 drive features 0% highway, meaning you'll navigate entirely on surface roads. Your route will follow local streets like Douglas Street, Grant Street, and South Street for the full 133 miles. Since there's no highway component, anticipate frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you pass through towns. The longest stretch without a significant break is not specified, but the overall duration suggests a continuous, albeit not high-speed, progression.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.2 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 133.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,095 ft
700 ft
Total Climb
561 ft
Total Descent
283 ft
Highest Point
1,095 ft
~123.7 mi in
Elevation Range
395 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 Lafayette, IN to Richmond, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.
Indianapolis
69 mi in
|
~1h 19m
About the Cities
Starting in Lafayette, IN
Full guide →Founded 1853
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.
Top landmarks
- • Lafayette station — railway station in Lafayette, Indiana
- • James H. Ward House — historic house in Indiana, United States
- • Judge Cyrus Ball House — house in Lafayette, Indiana
Arriving in Richmond, IN
Full guide →Founded 1806
Richmond is a city in Central Indiana. It was founded by Carolina Quakers in 1806. Known as the "cradle of recorded jazz" or formerly as the Rose City for its rose cultivation, it has the honor of having had the first complete high school orchestra in the country and of being the recording center of such greats as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, not to mention a major producer of lawnmowers and school buses. It has also been home to some historical intrigues like Jim Jones and The Wright Brothers.
Top landmarks
- • Madonna of the Trail — series of 12 monuments dedicated to the spirit of pioneer women in the United St...
- • Starr Historic District — historic district in Richmond, Indiana
- • Earlham College Observatory — historic observatory in Richmond, Indiana, USA
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 2h 36m. Total distance: 133.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.2 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Richmond, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Richmond, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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