Origin
Hebron, IN
Late night in Hebron on Monday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hebron, IN to West Lafayette, IN
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
74.8 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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 21m
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6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hebron, IN
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West Lafayette, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hebron, IN to West Lafayette, IN covers 74.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m 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, North River Road, East 181st Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.1 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.36 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
37.4 miles from Hebron, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 74.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 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 61.1 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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 9 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 68.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese 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
8
68.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward SR 43: Brookston, West Lafayette
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 178
Toward SR 43: Brookston, West Lafayette
6
69.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward West Lafayette, Indiana Veterans Home, Purdue University, VA Clinic, Tippecanoe, Battlefield, Prophetstown State Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward West Lafayette, Indiana Veterans Home, P...
6
74.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
North Salisbury Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Salisbury Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
74.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
North Street
Turn right onto North Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Hebron, IN and West Lafayette, IN, road signs point toward Lafayette, Indiana Veterans Home, Purdue University, Va Clinic, Tippecanoe and Battlefield - among others.
Lafayette
68.7 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Indiana Veterans Home
69.1 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Purdue University
69.1 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Va Clinic
69.1 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Tippecanoe
69.1 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Battlefield
69.1 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Prophetstown State Park
69.1 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | 61.1 mi | 1h 5m |
| North River Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| East 181st Avenue | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| State Road 2 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Quincy Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Salisbury Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
— 61.1 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hebron, IN and West 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
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 178
Toward SR 43: Brookston, West Lafayette
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft
·
5 sec
Toward West Lafayette, Indiana Veterans Home, Purdue University, VA Clinic, Tippecanoe, Battlefield, Prophetstown State Park
9
Turn straight onto North River Road
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
North River Road
10
Turn right onto Quincy Street
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Quincy Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto North Salisbury Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Salisbury Street
12
Turn right onto North Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Street
13
Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
14
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 37.4 miles from Hebron, IN, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.1 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 74.8 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.4 miles or 43m 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 11m
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 Hebron, 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 Hebron, IN
This is one driving day of about 74.8 miles and 1h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hebron, 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 Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway for about 61.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.4 mi from Hebron, IN · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 74.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Hebron, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.1 miles.
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
$11.36 one way
$22.72 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.52 | $25.05 |
| premium | $4.80 | $14.12 | $28.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.62 | $33.24 |
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: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.85 | $3.59 |
| Efficient EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.47 | $4.79 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
West Lafayette, IN
Morning in West Lafayette on Monday
Local time
6:13 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
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
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 West Lafayette, IN covers 74.8 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, North River Road, East 181st Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.4 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 $11.36 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 9 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 68.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hebron, IN and West Lafayette, IN, road signs point toward Lafayette, Indiana Veterans Home, Purdue University, Va Clinic, Tippecanoe and Battlefield - among others.
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