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Trip from Cedar Lake, IN to Westfield, IN

Drive Time

2h 47m

Distance

134.8 mi

217 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 36m ★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cedar Lake, IN, IN

Cedar Lake, IN

Chris Flaten

Downtown Westfield, IN, IN

Westfield, IN

Mathias Reding

Trip Overview

The drive from Cedar Lake, IN to Westfield, IN covers 134.8 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, East Noble Street, Wicker Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.4 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.47 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

67.4 miles from Cedar Lake, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 47m drive with frequent turns across 134.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 99.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 15.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Cedar Lake, IN to Westfield, IN is easy. At 2h 47m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
15.5 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the ramp toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

Navigation decision point

Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
5
15.7 mi into trip | ~28m in | I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
115.1 mi into trip | ~2h 16m 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
4
126.4 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | SR 32 / West Base Line Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 32 / West Base Line Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
134.6 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in | SR 32 / West Main Street

Enter roundabout onto SR 32 / West Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Cedar Lake, IN to Westfield, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crawfordsville along the way.

Crawfordsville

115.1 mi in | ~2h 16m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway 99.4 mi 1h 47m
East Noble Street 9.1 mi 13m
Wicker Avenue 5.1 mi 6m
East 181st Avenue 4.6 mi 6m
West 176th Street 4.3 mi 6m
West Commercial Avenue 2.6 mi 6m
West Base Line Road 2.3 mi 3m
SR 32 2.1 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway — 99.4 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Lake, IN and Westfield, IN.

1

Start on Lauerman Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Lauerman Street
2

Turn right onto West 141st Avenue

1.5 mi · 5 min · West 141st Avenue
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Wicker Avenue

5.1 mi · 6 min · Wicker Avenue
4

Turn left onto West 181st Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · West 181st Avenue
5

Continue on West Commercial Avenue

2.6 mi · 6 min · West Commercial Avenue
6

Continue on East 181st Avenue

4.6 mi · 6 min · East 181st Avenue
7

Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 65 South: Indianapolis
8

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
9

Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville

0.2 mi · 21 sec · SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville
10

Turn left

2.1 mi · 4 min
11

Turn left onto East Noble Street

9.1 mi · 13 min · East Noble Street
12

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

144 ft · 3 sec · US 421
13

Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road
14

Continue on West 176th Street

4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street
15

Continue on IN-32

1.0 mi · 1 min · IN-32
16

Continue on West Main Street

0.5 mi · 46 sec · West Main Street
17

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

118 ft · 2 sec · West Main Street
18

Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 26 sec · West Main Street
19

Arrive at your 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.4 miles from Cedar Lake, IN, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.4 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 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.4 miles or 1h 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westfield, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cedar Lake, 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 Cedar Lake, IN

This is one driving day of about 134.8 miles and 2h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cedar Lake, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway for about 99.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.4 mi from Cedar Lake, IN · 1h 24m into the drive

Downtown Orland Park, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orland Park, IL

67 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orland Park, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.4 miles from Cedar Lake, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.4 miles.

Arriving in Westfield, IN

The final approach into Westfield, 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 Westfield, IN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour $20
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.47 one way

$40.95 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $22.57 $45.14
premium $4.80 $25.45 $50.89
diesel $5.64 $29.95 $59.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.4 0 $14.15 $6.47
Efficient EV 33.7 0 $11.80 $5.39
EV Truck/SUV 53.9 0 $18.87 $8.63

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cedar Lake, IN

Morning in Cedar Lake on Monday

Local time

7:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Westfield, IN

Morning in Westfield on Monday

Local time

8:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

4 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

2h 47m 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 Cedar Lake, IN to Westfield, IN covers 134.8 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, East Noble Street, Wicker Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.4 miles from Cedar Lake, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.47 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Cedar Lake, IN to Westfield, IN is easy. At 2h 47m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Cedar Lake, IN to Westfield, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crawfordsville along the way.

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