Origin
Bargersville, IN
Late night in Bargersville on Wednesday
Local time
1:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bargersville, IN to West Lafayette, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
83.6 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
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6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bargersville, IN
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West Lafayette, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bargersville, IN to West Lafayette, IN covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, I 74, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.8 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41.8 miles from Bargersville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 46m highway drive covering 83.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.8 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 47.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
959 ft
610 ft
Total Climb
283 ft
Total Descent
493 ft
Highest Point
959 ft
~41.8 mi in
Elevation Range
349 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near CR 144 / Johnson County Route 144.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 83.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (CR 144 / Johnson County Route 144): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.1 miles (65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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CR 144 / Johnson County Route 144
Enter roundabout onto CR 144 / Johnson County Route 144
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 163
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
6
25.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
65
Keep slight left at fork onto 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
29 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 20
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
6
78.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m 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
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 Bargersville, IN to West Lafayette, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Rossville along the way.
Rossville
78.3 mi in
|
~1h 33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 47.8 mi | 52m |
| I 74 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| I 69 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Johnson County Route 144 | 5 mi | 8m |
| 65 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| South Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Columbia Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| East State Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 47.8 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bargersville, IN and West Lafayette, IN.
1
Start on East Harriman Avenue
438 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Harriman Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Carlisle Street
358 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Carlisle Street
3
Turn straight onto CR 144
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Old Plank Road
4
Continue on CR 144
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Johnson County Route 144
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto CR 144
89 ft
·
1 sec
·
Johnson County Route 144
6
Continue on CR 144
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Johnson County Route 144
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 144
164 ft
·
2 sec
·
Johnson County Route 144
8
Continue on CR 144
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Johnson County Route 144
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 69 North: Indianapolis
10
Merge onto I 69
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 69
11
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
3 min
Exit 163
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
12
Merge onto I 74; I 465
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto 65
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
65
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 20
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 65
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto US 52
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 52
Exit 141
Toward US 52 West
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
18
Merge onto I 65
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 65
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 172
Toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
20
Turn left onto SR 26
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
SR 26
21
Continue on South Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Street
22
Turn right onto Main Street
426 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
23
Turn slight left onto Columbia Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Street
24
Enter roundabout onto East State Street
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
East State Street
25
Continue on East State Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Northwestern Avenue
Trip Plan
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 41.8 miles from Bargersville, IN, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.8 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.8 miles or 53m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Lafayette, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bargersville, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Bargersville, IN
This is one driving day of about 83.6 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bargersville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 47.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.8 mi from Bargersville, IN · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.8 miles from Bargersville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Lafayette, IN
The final approach into West Lafayette, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Lafayette, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.07 one way
$26.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.09 | $32.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.70 | $5.35 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
West Lafayette, IN
Late night in West Lafayette on Wednesday
Local time
1:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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 46m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bargersville, IN to West Lafayette, IN covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, I 74, I 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.8 miles from Bargersville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 83.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (CR 144 / Johnson County Route 144): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.1 miles (65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bargersville, IN to West Lafayette, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Rossville along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 610 ft to 959 ft elevation with about 283 ft of total climbing.
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