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Trip from Shawswick, IN to West Lafayette, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

140.7 mi

226 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 42m ★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Shawswick, IN

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West Lafayette, IN

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Shawswick to West Lafayette, expect a straightforward journey covering 140.7 miles. You should budget approximately 2 hours and 52 minutes of drive time, making this a very manageable one-day trip. With fuel costs estimated at $21, it is an affordable excursion for those traveling within Indiana. The route relies heavily on major arteries, including I-65, I-69, and SR 37, ensuring you spend most of your time on high-capacity roads. Whether you are heading north for business or a visit, this drive is efficient and requires no overnight stops, allowing you to reach your destination well within a single afternoon.

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

70.4 miles from Shawswick, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m 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 3 mi 5m
Columbia Street 1.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 47.8 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shawswick, IN and West 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

3.0 mi · 5 min · South Street
15

Turn right onto Main Street

426 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
16

Turn slight left onto Columbia Street

1.1 mi · 3 min · Columbia Street
17

Enter roundabout onto East State Street

146 ft · 6 sec · East State Street
18

Continue on East State Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East State Street
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Northwestern Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

Northwestern Avenue

Trip Plan

To keep your travel efficient, plan for at least one stop to break up the nearly three-hour duration. Because this route is heavily dependent on I-65 and I-69, check local traffic reports before you leave Shawswick, as interstate congestion can impact your estimated arrival time. Since the entire trip costs roughly $21 in fuel, topping off your tank before you merge onto the primary highways will save you from making unnecessary detours later. Given the short duration, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience, but avoiding peak morning or evening commute hours on the interstates will lead to a much smoother experience.

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 70.4 miles from Shawswick, IN, or about 1h 25m 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 70.4 miles or 1h 25m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West 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.

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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 140.7 miles and 2h 52m.

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.

person who operates a mill

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Miller, IN

70 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

Bloomington, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Miller, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.4 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657427337

Visit website

Village Inn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, IN

2 mi

Somali restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.6 mi

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Speedway, Indiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 1h 39m in / 1h 14m to go 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657427337

Visit website

Village Inn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, IN

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18128762121

Visit website

Somali restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+13172411307

Hardee's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13172919270

Visit website

Cloverleaf Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18123341077

Visit website

China Star Buffet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128765778

Visit website

City Barbeque

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Whitestown, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13179730430

Visit website

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178591009

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 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

$22.00 one way

$43.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.15 $48.30
premium $4.89 $27.08 $54.15
diesel $5.61 $31.06 $62.13

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: 49.2 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 42.2 0 $14.77 $6.75
Efficient EV 35.2 0 $12.31 $5.63
EV Truck/SUV 56.3 0 $19.70 $9.00

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Shawswick, IN

Late night in Shawswick on Tuesday

Local time

4:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Lafayette, IN

Late night in West Lafayette on Tuesday

Local time

4:20 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 52m 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 140.7-mile trek is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of your time spent on interstates and state roads. You will find that the rhythm of the trip is defined by consistent speeds, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 47.8 miles on I-65. While the path avoids the complexity of winding backroads, it requires sustained focus on fast-moving lanes. Expect a transition between different highway systems as you navigate from regional state roads onto the wider interstate network. Behind the wheel, the experience is predictable and steady, ideal for those who prefer a direct path over scenic, slower-paced routes.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 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 16 significant decision points across 140.7 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 140.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 52m 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 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 West 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 West 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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