Origin
Shawswick, IN
Late night in Shawswick on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawswick, IN to Lafayette, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
138.7 mi
223 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
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6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shawswick, IN
Max W
Lafayette, IN
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Trip Overview
Shawswick to Lafayette is 138.7 miles and takes about 2h 46m via I 65, I 69, and SR 37, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making for a straightforward drive. With just one recommended stop and a duration under three hours, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or a segment of a longer journey.
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
69.4 miles from Shawswick, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 47.8 mi | 52m |
| I 69 | 47.6 mi | 53m |
| SR 37 | 17.7 mi | 22m |
| I 74 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| SR 58 | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| 65 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| South Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| US 52 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 47.8 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawswick, IN and Lafayette, IN.
1
Start on SR 58
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 58
2
Turn right onto SR 37; SR 58
18 mi
·
22 min
·
SR 37; SR 58
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
3
Merge onto I 69
48 mi
·
53 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
3 min
Exit 163
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
5
Merge onto I 74; I 465
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto 65
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
65
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 20
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 65
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 52
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 52
Exit 141
Toward US 52 West
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
11
Merge onto I 65
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 65
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 172
Toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
13
Turn left onto SR 26
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
SR 26
14
Continue on South Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Street
15
Turn slight left onto Jackson Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Jackson Street
16
Turn right
178 ft
·
13 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 2 hours and 46 minutes, you have flexibility on when to depart. Leaving mid-morning allows for a relaxed start, and you should easily reach Lafayette within daylight hours. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the longer 47.8-mile stretch of I 65 where services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $22 is a good baseline for your budget.
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 69.4 miles from Shawswick, IN, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.8 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 31 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.4 miles or 1h 24m 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 16m
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 Shawswick, 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 Shawswick, IN
This is one driving day of about 138.7 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Shawswick, 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 65 for about 47.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.4 miles from Shawswick, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 135.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
SR 37; SR 58
Turn right onto SR 37; SR 58
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
71.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 163
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
6
82.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
|
65
Keep slight left at fork onto 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
86.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 20
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
6
135.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m 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
$21.68 one way
$43.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.81 | $47.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.69 | $53.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.62 | $61.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.56 | $6.66 |
| Efficient EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.14 | $5.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.42 | $8.88 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Late night in Lafayette on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 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
2h 46m 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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 93% of the 138.7 miles on interstates like I 65. You'll encounter a stretch of 47.8 miles on I 65 without any exits. Expect a consistent cruising speed for most of the trip, with the highway portion concluding around mile 129, transitioning to surface roads for the final miles into Lafayette.
93% 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: 47.8 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in near SR 37; SR 58.
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 13 significant decision points across 138.7 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 6.3 miles (SR 37; SR 58): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.2 miles (65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Lafayette, IN
Full guide →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.
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 46m. Total distance: 138.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.8 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 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 6.3 miles (SR 37; SR 58): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.2 miles (65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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