Origin
West Lafayette, IN
Morning in West Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Lafayette, IN to Crawfordsville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Crawfordsville, IN
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Trip Overview
West Lafayette to Crawfordsville is 29.1 miles and takes about 45 minutes via US 52, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The drive is primarily on highways, making it a straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger Midwest road trip. You'll find it to be a practical and uncomplicated option for travel between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 25.8 mi | 38m |
| South River Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Market Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwestern Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Englewood Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Oak Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 25.8 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette, IN and Crawfordsville, IN.
1
Start on Northwestern Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto West State Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
West State Street
3
Turn right onto South River Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South River Road
4
Enter roundabout onto South River Road
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
South River Road
5
Continue on South River Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South River Road
6
Turn left onto US 52; US 231
26 mi
·
38 min
·
US 52; US 231
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto US 136; SR 32; SR 47
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Market Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto US 136
415 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Oak Street
9
Turn left onto US 136
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
10
Turn left onto North Englewood Drive
416 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Englewood Drive
11
Turn right onto Eastwood Drive
397 ft
·
17 sec
·
Eastwood Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Eastwood Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West State Street
At end of road, turn left onto West State Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South River Road
Turn right onto South River Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South River Road
Enter roundabout onto South River Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
27.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 136; SR 32; SR 47 / East Market Street
Turn left onto US 136; SR 32; SR 47 / East Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
29 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Eastwood Drive
Turn right onto Eastwood Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.55 one way
$9.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Crawfordsville, IN
Morning in Crawfordsville on Sunday
Local time
6:32 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
45m 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 route is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of it on main roads like US 52 and South River Road. Expect a consistent driving experience for the most part, with a longest stretch of 25.8 miles on US 52. While largely on higher-speed roads, the final approach into Crawfordsville will involve navigating East Market Street. The profile suggests a drive where you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained, direct routes, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding local roads.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.8 mi on US 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and South River Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West State 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 45m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South River Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South River Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.8 miles on US 52. 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 0.1 miles (West State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (South River Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South River Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crawfordsville, 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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