Trip from Warren, IN to 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 8m

Distance

89.5 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 0m ★

6 AM

2h 9m

8 AM

2h 27m

10 AM

2h 15m

12 PM

2h 14m

3 PM

2h 16m

5 PM

2h 26m

8 PM

2h 3m

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

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town in Huntington County, Indiana, United States of America

Warren, IN

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Lafayette, IN

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Trip Overview

This 89.5-mile drive from Warren, Indiana, to Lafayette, Indiana, is an easy day trip, taking just over 2 hours to complete. You'll navigate primarily local roads with a small highway share of 9%, making it a more hands-on driving experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $14, so it's an economical option for a quick getaway. This route stays within the Midwest, offering a consistent regional feel throughout your journey. Given its manageable length, you won't need to worry about overnight stops, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.8 miles from Warren, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East County Road 400 South	21.1 mi	31m
County Road 900 North	11.9 mi	18m
State Road 26	10.4 mi	14m
I 69	8.1 mi	8m
South Strawtown Pike	7 mi	8m
West County Road 900 South	6.7 mi	9m
East State Road 18	5.8 mi	6m
East Main Street	5.2 mi	7m

Longest stretch: East County Road 400 South — 21.1 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West 2nd Street

82 ft · 5 sec · West 2nd Street

Turn right onto SR 5

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Wayne Street

Continue on SR 5; SR 218

2.4 mi · 4 min · West 1100 South

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Merge onto I 69

8.1 mi · 8 min · I 69

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Exit 264 Toward SR 18: Montpelier, Marion

Keep slight right at fork

160 ft · 3 sec

Merge onto SR 18

5.8 mi · 6 min · East State Road 18

Turn left onto South Washington Street

3.4 mi · 6 min · South Washington Street

Continue on SR 37

7.0 mi · 8 min · South Strawtown Pike

Turn right onto SR 26

6.7 mi · 9 min · West County Road 900 South

Continue on SR 26

21 mi · 31 min · East County Road 400 South

Continue on SR 26

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Continue on SR 26

1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road West 400 South

Continue on SR 26

10 mi · 14 min · State Road 26

Continue on SR 26

4.5 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

Continue on SR 26

0.2 mi · 17 sec · County Road 900 North

Continue on SR 26

0.4 mi · 35 sec · West Main Street

Continue on SR 26

12 mi · 17 min · County Road 900 North

Continue on South Street

2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street

Turn slight left onto Jackson Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Jackson Street

Turn right

178 ft · 13 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

This 2-hour, 89.5-mile journey is perfect for a spontaneous trip, so you can leave whenever suits you best. With no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as while the estimated cost is only $14, you'll want to ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably. For this turn-heavy route, consider a quick check of your GPS before heading out, especially for the initial stretches on local roads like East County Road 400 South.

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 44.8 miles from Warren, IN, or about 1h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.1 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 20 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.8 miles or 1h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lafayette, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Warren, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Warren, IN

This is one driving day of about 89.5 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Warren, IN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on East County Road 400 South for about 21.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indian Heights, IN

45 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

Marion, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Indian Heights, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.8 miles from Warren, 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

Wagon Wheel Tavern

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Warren, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+12603759960

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

1.1 mi

The Lobby by Greyhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

0.8 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Wanderlust Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

The Abbey Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marion, Indiana

1 mi

Jump Start Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

0.8 mi

Wagon Wheel Tavern

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Warren, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+12603759960

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657427337

Visit website

The Lobby by Greyhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17657674590

Visit website

9th Street Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Marion, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–2 pm

+17656644851

The Vegan Cheese Lady Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 12–8 pm

+17658068277

Visit website

Shellie's Cafe Dnv

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+17654712734

Visit website

Town & Gown Bistro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+17652503425

Visit website

8Eleven Modern Bistro

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654965126

Visit website

Wanderlust Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

The Abbey Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Marion, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

Jump Start Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17654763454

Visit website

North End Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654771873

Visit website

The Eleventh House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

Visit website

Sacred Grounds

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654298452

Visit website

Fuel West

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Cafe Literato

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17655883701

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Marion, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Mississinewa 1812

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Marion, Indiana

+17656139248

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 89.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 5 / North Wayne Street

Turn right onto SR 5 / North Wayne Street

Navigation decision point

4.3 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

12.7 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward SR 18: Montpelier, Marion

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 264 Toward SR 18: Montpelier, Marion

13 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

89.5 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.99 one way

$27.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$15.36	$30.73
premium	$4.89	$17.22	$34.45
diesel	$5.61	$19.76	$39.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.8	$9.40	$4.30
Efficient EV	22.4	$7.83	$3.58
EV Truck/SUV	35.8	$12.53	$5.73

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Warren, IN

Late night in Warren on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lafayette, IN

Late night in Lafayette on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Cloudy

WNW 13 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:20PM EDT until April 22 at 4:24PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

10 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

2h 8m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this trip. While there's a minimal 9% highway share, the majority of your time will be spent on roads like East County Road 400 South and State Road 26. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.1 miles on East County Road 400 South, providing a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. This type of route demands your attention, offering a more engaging experience than a straight interstate cruise.

Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on East County Road 400 South.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 5 / North Wayne Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 (SR 5 / North Wayne Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.7 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.

On the drive from Warren, IN to Lafayette, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Marion along the way.

Marion

12.7 mi in | ~16m

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 8m. Total distance: 89.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on East County Road 400 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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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Trip from Warren, IN to Lafayette, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Wagon Wheel Tavern

Wanderlust Coffee Roasters

Wagon Wheel Tavern

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

The Lobby by Greyhouse

9th Street Cafe

The Vegan Cheese Lady Cafe

Shellie's Cafe Dnv

Town & Gown Bistro

8Eleven Modern Bistro

Wanderlust Coffee Roasters

The Abbey Coffee Co.

Jump Start Cafe

North End Cafe

The Eleventh House

Sacred Grounds

Fuel West

Cafe Literato

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Mississinewa 1812

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Warren, IN

Lafayette, IN

Same local time

10 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 8m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Lafayette, IN

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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