Origin
Lawrenceburg, IN
Night in Lawrenceburg on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lawrenceburg, IN to Lafayette, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 13m
Distance
157.3 mi
253 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrenceburg, IN
Tom Fisk
Lafayette, IN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 157.3-mile drive from Lawrenceburg to Lafayette, Indiana, is a straightforward 3-hour and 13-minute journey, making it an ideal one-day trip within the Midwest. You'll primarily be on major interstates, with about 92% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost is around $25, and with only one recommended stop, it's a relatively efficient trip. This highway-focused route offers a practical way to cover ground between these two Indiana cities without extensive detours.
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
78.7 miles from Lawrenceburg, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 69.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 65 | 59.5 mi | 1h 8m |
| SR 1 | 14.4 mi | 24m |
| Southeastern Avenue | 5 mi | 7m |
| South Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| US 50 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Belleview Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Arch Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 69.5 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceburg, IN and Lafayette, IN.
1
Start on West High Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West High Street
2
Turn left onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Elm Street
3
Turn right onto East Center Street
356 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Center Street
4
Turn left onto Arch Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Arch Street
5
Turn right onto US 50
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 50
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto SR 1
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Belleview Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 1
14 mi
·
24 min
·
SR 1
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 74
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
I 74
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on this road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 94
Toward Southeastern Avenue
11
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
106 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southeastern Avenue
13
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on Cruse Street
422 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cruse Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto East Market Street
364 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Market Street
16
Turn left onto Dickson Street
526 ft
·
20 sec
·
Dickson Street
17
Turn left onto East Ohio Street
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Ohio Street
18
Turn right onto Dickson Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dickson Street
19
Turn left onto East New York Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East New York Street
20
Turn right onto North Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Pine Street
21
Take the ramp
124 ft
·
3 sec
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto I 65
30 mi
·
35 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit onto US 52
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 52
Exit 141
Toward US 52 West
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
26
Merge onto I 65
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 65
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 172
Toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
28
Turn left onto SR 26
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
SR 26
29
Continue on South Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Street
30
Turn slight left onto Jackson Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Jackson Street
31
Turn right
178 ft
·
13 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 13-minute duration for this 157.3-mile trip, you can easily complete this drive in a single day. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your time at your destination in Lafayette. With an estimated fuel cost of $25 and only one recommended stop, you have flexibility. However, be aware of the longest stretch of 69.5 miles on I-74; ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment to avoid needing to exit prematurely.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.7 miles from Lawrenceburg, IN, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.5 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 35 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.7 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lafayette, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lawrenceburg, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Lawrenceburg, IN
This is one driving day of about 157.3 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Lawrenceburg, 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 I 74 for about 69.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.7 miles from Lawrenceburg, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.5 miles.
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 255 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 154.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Center Street
Turn right onto East Center Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 1 / Belleview Drive
Turn left onto SR 1 / Belleview Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
17.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
8
94 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 65 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
6
154.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 6m in
Take the exit toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 172
Toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.59 one way
$49.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.27 | $60.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.73 | $69.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.52 | $7.55 |
| Efficient EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.76 | $6.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.02 | $10.07 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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
Night in Lafayette on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Greenwood, IN
79 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
3h 13m 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 for the majority of this 157.3-mile route, as 92% of it utilizes interstate travel. The drive is largely uninterrupted, featuring a longest stretch of 69.5 miles on I-74 before you transition to I-65 and then SR 1. This means you'll be covering ground efficiently, with fewer opportunities for spontaneous stops. The character remains consistent, prioritizing speed and directness over varied scenery.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.5 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near East Center Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 157.3 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 0.5 miles (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (SR 1 / Belleview Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
968 ft
481 ft
Total Climb
673 ft
Total Descent
453 ft
Highest Point
968 ft
~22.5 mi in
Elevation Range
487 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 157.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69.5 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Lafayette, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (SR 1 / Belleview Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Lafayette, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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