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Trip from Hebron, IN to Lafayette, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

75.9 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

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

town in Porter County, Indiana, United States of America

Hebron, IN

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Downtown Lafayette, IN, IN

Lafayette, IN

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Trip Overview

This 75.9-mile drive from Hebron, IN to Lafayette, IN takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. The route stays within Indiana, offering a consistent Midwest feel throughout. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it's an economical journey. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway, making it a more engaged driving experience. Given its short duration and lack of recommended stops, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous outing or a quick connection between these two Indiana towns.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 75.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating numerous local roads and intersections rather than cruising on a high-speed interstate. The highway share is 0%, so don't expect any freeway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 64.2 miles along Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. You'll primarily be on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, East 181st Avenue, and South Main Street, suggesting a journey that winds through communities and varied terrain.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 64.2 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 7.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 28m 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 7.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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
7.4 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

Navigation decision point

Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
5
7.6 mi into trip | ~11m 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.
8
71.9 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward SR 25: Delphi, Lafayette

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 175 Toward SR 25: Delphi, Lafayette
4
75.7 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | South Street

Turn left onto South Street

Navigation decision point

5
75.8 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway 64.2 mi 1h 8m
East 181st Avenue 4.3 mi 6m
South Main Street 2 mi 3m
Schuyler Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
North 18th Street 1.6 mi 3m
State Road 2 1 mi 1m
South Street <0.1 mi <1m
Douglas Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway — 64.2 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hebron, IN and Lafayette, IN.

1

Start on West Sigler Street

97 ft · 8 sec · West Sigler Street
2

Turn right onto US 231; SR 2

2.0 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
3

Continue on SR 2

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Road 2
4

Continue on SR 2

4.3 mi · 6 min · East 181st Avenue
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
6

Merge onto I 65

64 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 44 sec
Exit 175 Toward SR 25: Delphi, Lafayette Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue
9

Turn left onto North 18th Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · North 18th Street
10

Turn left onto South Street

494 ft · 13 sec · South Street
11

Turn right onto Grant Street

34 ft · 1 sec · Grant Street
12

Turn right onto Douglas Street

165 ft · 12 sec · Douglas Street
13

Turn left

184 ft · 13 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.9 mi from Hebron, IN · 43m into the drive

city in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rensselaer, IN

38 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

Roselawn, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rensselaer, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Hebron, 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 64.2 miles.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.87 one way

$23.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.03 $26.06
premium $4.89 $14.61 $29.21
diesel $5.61 $16.76 $33.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.8 0 $7.97 $3.64
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.64 $3.04
EV Truck/SUV 30.4 0 $10.63 $4.86

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hebron, IN

Morning in Hebron on Saturday

Local time

7:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lafayette, IN

Morning in Lafayette on Saturday

Local time

8:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

Rensselaer, IN

38 mi in

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

22 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

1h 28m 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 Hebron, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 75.9 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, East 181st Avenue, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.9 miles from Hebron, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.87 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 28m 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 7.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Hebron, IN to Lafayette, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Indiana Dunes National Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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