Origin
West Lafayette, IN
Late night in West Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Lafayette, IN to Lebanon, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
38.4 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Lebanon, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward connection between West Lafayette and Lebanon, this 38.4-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You can expect to spend about 48 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient transit across the Indiana Midwest. Budgeting roughly $6 for fuel is sufficient for the journey, which is best handled in a single, non-stop leg. Because the transit is so brief, you won't need to worry about overnight lodging or complex planning. It serves as a practical, no-fuss connector for travelers moving between these two Hoosier communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 31.5 mi | 34m |
| South Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Union Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| SR 32 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Old US Highway 231 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Earl Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Wiggins Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Lebanon Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 31.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette, IN and Lebanon, 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
31 mi
·
34 min
·
I 65
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 140
Toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville
11
Turn left onto SR 32
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 32
12
Turn left onto SR 39
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Lebanon Street
13
Arrive at destination
SR 39
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.9 — 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
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
Navigation decision point
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
6
36.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 140
Toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.00 one way
$12.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Lebanon, IN
Late night in Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Dayton, IN
19 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
3 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
48m 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 your time will be spent cruising on major roads. Your route relies heavily on I-65, which accounts for a substantial 31.5-mile uninterrupted stretch of your travel. You will transition from local thoroughfares like South Street and Union Street directly onto the interstate to cover the bulk of the distance. The personality of this drive is strictly functional and efficient rather than scenic or winding. Once you merge onto the primary highway, you can settle into a steady pace for the duration of the trip.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.5 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and South Street. 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 48m drive. You will face about 8 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 38.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.5 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 Lebanon, 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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