Origin
Lafayette, IN
Late night in Lafayette on Friday
Local time
4:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, IN to Speedway, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
57 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Speedway, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lafayette, IN to Speedway, IN covers 57 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, I 465, South Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.3 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 48.3 mi | 52m |
| I 465 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| South Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Crawfordsville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 25th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North High School Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Douglas Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 48.3 mi, about 52m
Traffic on I-465
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 42 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~5,885 veh/hr typical · worst 7,028
Quietest
2 AM
~533 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 73 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 Speedway, 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 left at fork onto I 65
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 465 South
9
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 123
Toward I 465 South
10
Merge onto I 465
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 465
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 16A-B
Toward US 136 West, I 74 West: Crawfordsville Road, Peoria
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 136 West: Crawfordsville Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto US 136
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Crawfordsville Road
14
Turn left onto North High School Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North High School Road
15
Turn right onto West 25th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West 25th Street
16
Turn sharp left
262 ft
·
21 sec
17
Turn right
75 ft
·
5 sec
18
Arrive at destination
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 56.9 — 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
|
~0m in
|
South Street
Turn right onto South Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
45.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
55.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 136 West, I 74 West: Crawfordsville Road, Peoria
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 16A-B
Toward US 136 West, I 74 West: Crawfordsville R...
7
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 136 West: Crawfordsville Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 136 West: Crawfordsville Road
6
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.84 one way
$17.67 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
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, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $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
Speedway, IN
Late night in Speedway on Friday
Local time
4:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
95°F
Dale, IN
29 mi in
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
23 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 8m 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?
57 mi in 1h 8m, mostly highway — 48.3 mi of that is on I 65.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.3 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 465. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 0.1 miles (South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.5 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
957 ft
656 ft
Total Climb
318 ft
Total Descent
271 ft
Highest Point
957 ft
~40.7 mi in
Elevation Range
300 ft
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 Speedway, IN
Full guide →Founded 1926
Top landmarks
- • Indianapolis Motor Speedway — motorsport track in Indianapolis, IN, USA
- • Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum — Racing and Automotive Museum in Speedway, Indiana, United States
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 8m. Total distance: 57 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.3 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Speedway, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.1 miles (South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.5 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 Speedway, 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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