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Trip from Tipton, IN to 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 13m

Distance

50.7 mi

82 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 8m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m

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

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county seat of Tipton County, Indiana, United States

Tipton, IN

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Downtown Lafayette, IN, IN

Lafayette, IN

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Trip Overview

Tipton, IN to Lafayette, IN is 50.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via I 65, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Indiana, moving you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a route with frequent turns, making it more of a local exploration than a highway cruise. With only 28% of the drive on the highway, you'll experience a varied landscape. Given the minimal travel time, this trip is best suited for a single day, offering flexibility in your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 13.7 mi 15m
West 200 South 9.9 mi 14m
County Road 100 South 7.8 mi 11m
Walnut Avenue 7.3 mi 10m
East Wabash Street 3.4 mi 5m
South Street 2.7 mi 5m
East County Road 50 South 2 mi 2m
East Walnut Street 1.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 13.7 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tipton, IN and Lafayette, IN.

1

Start on East Jefferson Street

0.6 mi · 53 sec · East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Continue on West Old State Road 28

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Old State Road 28
3

Continue on West 200 South

3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South
4

Enter roundabout onto West 200 South

93 ft · 1 sec · West 200 South
5

Continue on West 200 South

0.1 mi · 12 sec · West 200 South
6

Enter roundabout onto SR 28

136 ft · 2 sec · West 200 South
7

Continue on SR 28

0.1 mi · 13 sec · West 200 South
8

Enter roundabout onto SR 28

160 ft · 2 sec · West 200 South
9

Continue on SR 28

6.1 mi · 9 min · West 200 South
10

Continue on SR 28

7.8 mi · 11 min · County Road 100 South
11

At end of road, turn right onto US 421; SR 28

0.5 mi · 50 sec · US 421; SR 28
12

Turn left onto US 421; SR 28

2.0 mi · 2 min · East County Road 50 South
13

Continue on US 421; SR 28

3.4 mi · 5 min · East Wabash Street
14

Turn slight right

215 ft · 4 sec
15

Turn slight right onto US 421; SR 28

179 ft · 8 sec · South Hoke Avenue
16

Turn left onto US 421; SR 28

1.3 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street
17

Turn straight onto SR 28

7.3 mi · 10 min · Walnut Avenue
18

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
19

Merge onto I 65

14 mi · 15 min · I 65
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 172 Toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
21

Turn left onto SR 26

0.2 mi · 23 sec · SR 26
22

Continue on South Street

2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street
23

Turn slight left onto Jackson Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Jackson Street
24

Turn right

178 ft · 13 sec
25

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat in Clinton County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Frankfort, IN

25 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

Sheridan, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Frankfort, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Tipton, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 50.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
4.8 mi into trip | ~7m in | SR 28 / West 200 South

Enter roundabout onto SR 28 / West 200 South

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
5 mi into trip | ~7m in | SR 28 / West 200 South

Enter roundabout onto SR 28 / West 200 South

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
18.9 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 421; SR 28

At end of road, turn right onto US 421; SR 28

Navigation decision point

6
47.4 mi into trip | ~1h 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
5
50.6 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.93 one way

$15.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.70 $17.41
premium $4.89 $9.76 $19.51
diesel $5.61 $11.19 $22.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.2 0 $5.32 $2.43
Efficient EV 12.7 0 $4.44 $2.03
EV Truck/SUV 20.3 0 $7.10 $3.24

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 17, 2026

Origin

Tipton, IN

Late night in Tipton on Sunday

Local time

3:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

S 2 to 14 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:34PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Lafayette, IN

Late night in Lafayette on Sunday

Local time

3:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

SSE 1 to 13 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:34PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

53°F

Frankfort, IN

25 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

1 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 13m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating a series of local roads and some highway. Only 28% of the total distance is on the interstate, so be prepared for a less monotonous experience. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 13.7 miles on I 65, offering a brief period of steady driving. As you progress, you'll transition from the interstate to county roads like West 200 South and County Road 100 South, requiring more attention to navigation and speed changes.

Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in near SR 28 / West 200 South.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 13m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (SR 28 / West 200 South): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5 miles (SR 28 / West 200 South): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.9 miles (US 421; SR 28): Navigation decision point.

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 Tipton, IN to Lafayette, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Rossville along the way.

Rossville

47.4 mi in | ~1h 6m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.7 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 4.8 miles (SR 28 / West 200 South): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5 miles (SR 28 / West 200 South): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.9 miles (US 421; SR 28): Navigation decision point.

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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