Origin
Brazil, IN
Late night in Brazil on Wednesday
Local time
2:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brazil, IN to Lafayette, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
71 mi
114 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
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6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brazil, IN
Nino Souza
Lafayette, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brazil, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 71 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Forest Avenue, SR 47, South Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.7 miles on North Forest Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.10 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
35.5 miles from Brazil, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 71 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Forest Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 22.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 59 / North Forest Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 48m drive. You will face about 11 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 (SR 59 / North Forest Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (SR 59; SR 236): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles (SR 59): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 59 / North Forest Avenue
Turn right onto SR 59 / North Forest Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
22.7 mi into trip
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~33m in
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SR 59; SR 236
At end of road, turn right onto SR 59; SR 236
Navigation decision point
4
25.3 mi into trip
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~37m in
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SR 59
Turn left onto SR 59
Navigation decision point
5
67 mi into trip
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~1h 40m in
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US 52
Turn right onto US 52
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
69.5 mi into trip
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~1h 44m in
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South 18th Street
Turn left onto South 18th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Forest Avenue | 22.7 mi | 33m |
| SR 47 | 13.2 mi | 19m |
| South Washington Street | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Base Line Road | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| SR 59 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Base Line Rd | 4 mi | 5m |
| Old US Highway 231 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South 18th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
North Forest Avenue
— 22.7 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brazil, IN and Lafayette, IN.
1
Start on US 40
40 ft
·
6 sec
·
East National Avenue
2
Turn right onto SR 59
23 mi
·
33 min
·
North Forest Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 59; SR 236
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 59; SR 236
4
Turn left onto SR 59
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 59
5
Turn left onto SR 59
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cross Street
6
Turn right onto SR 47
13 mi
·
19 min
·
SR 47
7
Turn left onto US 231; SR 32; SR 47
12 mi
·
17 min
·
South Washington Street
8
Continue on US 231
449 ft
·
7 sec
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Holden Street
9
Turn slight left onto US 231
340 ft
·
5 sec
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North Main Street
10
Continue on US 231
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Base Line Road
11
Continue on US 231
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Base Line Rd
12
Continue on US 231
8.1 mi
·
12 min
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Base Line Road
13
Turn right onto US 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 52
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto US 52
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old US Highway 231
15
Turn left onto South 18th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 18th Street
16
Turn right onto Douglas Street
494 ft
·
23 sec
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Douglas Street
17
Turn right
184 ft
·
13 sec
18
Arrive at destination
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 35.5 miles from Brazil, IN, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.7 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 71 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.5 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lafayette, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brazil, 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 Brazil, IN
This is one driving day of about 71 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brazil, 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 North Forest Avenue for about 22.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.5 mi from Brazil, IN · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.5 miles from Brazil, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lafayette, IN
The final approach into 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 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
$11.10 one way
$22.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.66 | $27.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.68 | $31.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Lafayette, IN
Late night in Lafayette on Wednesday
Local time
2:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
17 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brazil, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 71 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Forest Avenue, SR 47, South Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.5 miles from Brazil, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.10 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 straightforward 1h 48m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 59 / North Forest Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 22.7 miles (SR 59; SR 236): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles (SR 59): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brazil, IN to Lafayette, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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