Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indian Heights, IN
Yogendra Singh
Lafayette, IN
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The drive from Indian Heights, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road 900 North, State Road 26, West County Road 400 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on County Road 900 North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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.
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 40.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 0.2 miles in near Tomahawk Boulevard.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Indian Heights, IN to Lafayette, IN is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Tomahawk Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SR 26 / West County Road 400 South): Navigation decision point; at 40.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Tomahawk Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 26 / West County Road 400 South
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 900 North | 11.9 mi | 18m |
| State Road 26 | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| West County Road 400 South | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| East Main Street | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| South Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| County Road West 400 South | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Lafountain Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Heights, IN and Lafayette, IN.
Start on Arrowhead Boulevard
Turn right onto Tomahawk Boulevard
Turn left onto SR 931
Turn right onto SR 26
Continue on SR 26
Continue on SR 26
Continue on SR 26
Continue on SR 26
Continue on SR 26
Continue on SR 26
Continue on SR 26
Continue on South Street
Turn slight left onto Jackson Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from Indian Heights, IN · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Indian Heights, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$6.30 one way
$12.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Indian Heights on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Lafayette on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
72°F
Ray, IN
20 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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