Origin
Speedway, IN
Morning in Speedway on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Speedway, IN to West 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
1h 14m
Distance
59 mi
95 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 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Speedway, IN
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West Lafayette, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Speedway to West Lafayette, expect a straightforward 59-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes. This route is ideal for a simple day trip, as it is short enough to complete in a single outing without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-465 and I-65 before finishing your approach on South Street. Budgeting around $9 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for this direct transit. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, the transition between them feels familiar and consistent. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 47.8 mi | 52m |
| I 465 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| South Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Columbia Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| East State Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 52 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Crawfordsville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| SR 26 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 47.8 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Speedway, IN and West Lafayette, IN.
1
Start on this road
75 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
262 ft
·
25 sec
3
Turn sharp right onto West 25th Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West 25th Street
4
Turn left onto North High School Road
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
North High School Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right
275 ft
·
11 sec
6
Turn straight onto Crawfordsville Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Crawfordsville Road
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 74 West, I 465 North
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 465 North
9
Merge onto I 465
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 465
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 20
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 65
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 52
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 52
Exit 141
Toward US 52 West
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
14
Merge onto I 65
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 65
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 172
Toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
16
Turn left onto SR 26
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
SR 26
17
Continue on South Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Street
18
Turn right onto Main Street
426 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn slight left onto Columbia Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Street
20
Enter roundabout onto East State Street
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
East State Street
21
Continue on East State Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Northwestern Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 29.5 miles from Speedway, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 25th Street
Turn sharp right onto West 25th Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West, I 465 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West, I 465 North
7
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m 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
53.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
$9.22 one way
$18.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.35 | $22.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
West Lafayette, IN
Morning in West Lafayette on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Lebanon, IN
30 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
5 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
1h 14m 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, as 87% of this trip is spent on high-speed interstate roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm quickly, with the longest stretch covering 47.8 miles on I-65. This portion of the drive is designed for consistent speed and minimal navigation hurdles. While the interstate segments are highly efficient, the final approach onto South Street provides a shift in pace as you transition into the local road network. Overall, the drive feels like a standard, functional commute that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic detours.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 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?
9/10
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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 25th Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles: 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.
On the drive from Speedway, IN to West Lafayette, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Rossville along the way.
Rossville
53.7 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 59 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). 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.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 25th Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles: 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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