Origin
Lafayette, IN
Night in Lafayette on Thursday
Local time
10:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, IN to Beech Grove, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
69.2 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lafayette, IN
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Beech Grove, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lafayette, IN to Beech Grove, IN covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, South Street, Churchman Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.4 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 69.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 69.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and South Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.4 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and South Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.6 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Street
Turn right onto South Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
45.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward Raymond Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 109
Toward Raymond Street
6
66 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 62.4 mi | 1h 12m |
| South Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Churchman Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Raymond Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Albany Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North 7th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Douglas Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 62.4 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, IN and Beech Grove, IN.
1
Start on this road
184 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Douglas Street
165 ft
·
8 sec
·
Douglas Street
3
Turn left onto Grant Street
34 ft
·
3 sec
·
Grant Street
4
Turn right onto South Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
6
Merge onto I 65
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 65
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
17 mi
·
22 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 65
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 65
Exit 112A
Toward I 70 East: Dayton
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65
Use the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 109
Toward Raymond Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
104 ft
·
3 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto East Raymond Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Raymond Street
13
Turn right onto Churchman Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Churchman Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on Churchman Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Churchman Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto Albany Street
159 ft
·
3 sec
·
Albany Street
16
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Street
17
Turn right onto North 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North 7th Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
North 7th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.6 mi from Lafayette, IN · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Lafayette, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.4 miles.
Arriving in Beech Grove, IN
The final approach into Beech Grove, 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
$10.82 one way
$21.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.32 | $26.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Beech Grove, IN
Night in Beech Grove on Thursday
Local time
10:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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 25m 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 Lafayette, IN to Beech Grove, IN covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, South Street, Churchman Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.6 miles from Lafayette, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.82 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.6 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lafayette, IN to Beech Grove, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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