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Trip from Griffith, IN to Westfield, IN

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

141.4 mi

228 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 40m ★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m

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

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Downtown Griffith, IN, IN

Griffith, IN

Stephen Leonardi

Downtown Westfield, IN, IN

Westfield, IN

Mathias Reding

Trip Overview

The drive from Griffith, IN to Westfield, IN covers 141.4 miles and takes about 2h 51m 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, West 176th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.48 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

70.7 miles from Griffith, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 51m drive with frequent turns across 141.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 112 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 around 0.2 miles in near North Broad Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 51m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (West Avenue D): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Broad Street

Turn left onto North Broad Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | West Avenue D

Turn right onto West Avenue D

Navigation decision point

7
9.2 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
5
9.7 mi into trip | ~19m 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
121.6 mi into trip | ~2h 20m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Griffith, IN and Westfield, IN, road signs point toward Chicago and Crawfordsville.

Chicago

9.1 mi in | ~18m

Crawfordsville

121.6 mi in | ~2h 20m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway 112 mi 2h
East Noble Street 9.1 mi 13m
West 176th Street 4.3 mi 6m
West Lincoln Highway 2.7 mi 4m
West Base Line Road 2.3 mi 3m
South Cline Avenue 2.3 mi 5m
SR 32 2.1 mi 4m
West 81st Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway — 112 mi, about 2h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Miller Street

0.2 mi · 53 sec · East Miller Street
2

Turn left onto North Broad Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
3

Turn right onto West Avenue D

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West Avenue D
4

Continue on South Cline Avenue

2.3 mi · 5 min · South Cline Avenue
5

Turn left onto US 30

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on US 30

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Joliet Street
7

Continue on US 30

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Lincoln Highway
8

Continue on US 30

1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue
9

Continue on US 30

0.3 mi · 34 sec · East 81st Avenue
10

Take the ramp

401 ft · 9 sec
Toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 65

112 mi · 2 hr · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 140 Toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville
14

Turn left onto SR 32

2.1 mi · 4 min · SR 32
15

Turn left onto SR 32

9.1 mi · 13 min · East Noble Street
16

Enter roundabout onto SR 32

143 ft · 2 sec · West Base Line Road
17

Continue on SR 32

2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road
18

Continue on SR 32

4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street
19

Continue on SR 32

1.0 mi · 1 min · IN-32
20

Continue on SR 32

0.5 mi · 46 sec · West Main Street
21

Enter roundabout onto SR 32

116 ft · 2 sec · West Main Street
22

Continue on SR 32

0.3 mi · 25 sec · West Main Street
23

Arrive at destination

SR 32

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 70.7 miles from Griffith, IN, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112 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 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 70.7 miles or 1h 25m 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 14m

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 Griffith, 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 Griffith, IN

This is one driving day of about 141.4 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Griffith, 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 112 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 70.7 mi from Griffith, IN · 1h 25m into the drive

Downtown Orland Park, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orland Park, IL

71 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

Orland Park, 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 70.7 miles from Griffith, 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 112 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour $20 near mile 9.8
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

$21.48 one way

$42.95 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $23.68 $47.35
premium $4.80 $26.69 $53.39
diesel $5.64 $31.41 $62.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.4 0 $14.85 $6.79
Efficient EV 35.4 0 $12.37 $5.66
EV Truck/SUV 56.6 0 $19.80 $9.05

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (65% 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

Griffith, IN

Morning in Griffith on Monday

Local time

6:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Westfield, IN

Morning in Westfield on Monday

Local time

7:31 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

9 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 51m 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 Griffith, IN to Westfield, IN covers 141.4 miles and takes about 2h 51m 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, West 176th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.7 miles from Griffith, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.48 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 51m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (West Avenue D): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Griffith, IN and Westfield, IN, road signs point toward Chicago and Crawfordsville.

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