Origin
Sheridan, IN
Late night in Sheridan on Sunday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheridan, IN to West Lafayette, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
47.2 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheridan, IN
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West Lafayette, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 47.2-mile drive from Sheridan, Indiana to West Lafayette, Indiana should take you about 1 hour and 10 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route primarily uses I-65 and IN-47, with a short section on South Street in West Lafayette. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, this is an economical journey. Given both locations are within the Midwest region, you'll experience a consistent Midwestern landscape throughout. This drive offers a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 25.6 mi | 27m |
| IN-47 | 14.5 mi | 25m |
| South Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| West 10th Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Columbia Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| East State Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| SR 26 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 25.6 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, IN and West Lafayette, IN.
1
Start on SR 38
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 47
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West 10th Street
3
Continue on SR 47
15 mi
·
25 min
·
IN-47
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
this road
Toward Chicago
6
Merge onto I 65
26 mi
·
27 min
·
I 65
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 172
Toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
8
Turn left onto SR 26
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
SR 26
9
Continue on South Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Street
10
Turn right onto Main Street
426 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn slight left onto Columbia Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Street
12
Enter roundabout onto East State Street
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
East State Street
13
Continue on East State Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Northwestern Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Sheridan, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 46.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 47 / West 10th Street
Turn right onto SR 47 / West 10th Street
Navigation decision point
3
16.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
42 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
3
42.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
SR 26
Turn left onto SR 26
Navigation decision point
4
46.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
East State Street
Enter roundabout onto East State Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.38 one way
$14.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.08 | $18.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
West Lafayette, IN
Late night in West Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
5:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Dayton, IN
24 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
2 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 10m 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, with about 85% of the drive on faster roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-65, including a continuous stretch of 25.6 miles. While primarily interstate, the route incorporates state roads like IN-47, offering a slight shift in pace before you reach your destination. This blend means you’ll be covering ground efficiently for most of the trip, with brief transitions onto less direct roads as you approach West Lafayette.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.6 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and IN-47. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 47 / West 10th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 47 / West 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 42 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Sheridan, IN and West Lafayette, IN, road signs point toward Chicago and Rossville.
Chicago
16.2 mi in
|
~29m
Rossville
42 mi in
|
~57m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 47.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.6 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.4 miles (SR 47 / West 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 42 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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