Origin
West Lafayette, IN
Late night in West Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Lafayette, IN to Avon, 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 22m
Distance
59.3 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Lafayette, IN
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Avon, IN
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Trip Overview
West Lafayette, IN to Avon, IN is 59.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via I 65 and State Road 267, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip is a straightforward drive entirely within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a functional journey focused on efficient travel rather than extensive sightseeing. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion or a quick leg of a larger trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 38.1 mi | 41m |
| State Road 267 | 8.1 mi | 13m |
| Avon Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| North Green Street | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| South Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Union Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Old US Highway 231 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Earl Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 38.1 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette, IN and Avon, IN.
1
Start on Northwestern Avenue
42 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
2
Turn right onto Vine Street
275 ft
·
16 sec
·
Vine Street
3
Turn right onto Wiggins Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Wiggins Street
4
Continue on Old US Highway 231
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old US Highway 231
5
Continue on Union Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Union Street
6
Turn right onto North Earl Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Earl Avenue
7
Turn left onto South Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Street
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
9
Merge onto I 65
38 mi
·
41 min
·
I 65
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 133
Toward SR 267 South: Brownsburg, Albert Street, White Drive
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Brownsburg
12
Turn straight onto State Road 267
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
State Road 267
13
Continue on 267
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Green Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn straight onto 267
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Green Street
15
Enter roundabout onto 267
83 ft
·
4 sec
·
Avon Avenue
16
Continue on 267
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Avon Avenue
17
Enter roundabout onto 267
127 ft
·
3 sec
·
Avon Avenue
18
Continue on 267
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Avon Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto US 36
45 ft
·
0 sec
·
Rockville Road
20
Arrive at destination
US 36
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 29.6 miles from West Lafayette, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Vine Street
Turn right onto Vine Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Wiggins Street
Turn right onto Wiggins Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
North Earl Avenue
Turn right onto North Earl Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
43.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward SR 267 South: Brownsburg, Albert Street, White Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 133
Toward SR 267 South: Brownsburg, Albert Street,...
6
43.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Brownsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Brownsburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.27 one way
$18.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.09 | $26.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 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 | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.80 |
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
Avon, IN
Late night in Avon on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 22m 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 drive is primarily highway-focused, with 65% of the journey taking place on interstates and major state roads. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 38.1 miles on I 65, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to State Road 267 and Avon Avenue, the character may shift slightly, but the overall feel remains one of direct travel. The route is designed for getting from point A to point B efficiently, rather than winding through charming backroads.
65% 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: 38.1 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and State Road 267. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Vine Street.
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 22m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Wiggins Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (North Earl Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 West Lafayette, IN to Avon, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Brownsburg along the way.
Brownsburg
43.9 mi in
|
~53m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 59.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.1 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: near the start (Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Wiggins Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (North Earl Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Avon, 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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