Origin
Lafayette, IN
Night in Lafayette on Tuesday
Local time
11:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, IN to Georgetown, IN
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
57m
Distance
34.5 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Georgetown, IN
Keke Cheng
Trip Overview
The drive from Lafayette, IN to Georgetown, IN covers 34.5 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 25, South County Road 675 West, Schuyler Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.9 miles on SR 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.39 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
17.3 miles from Lafayette, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 57m highway drive covering 34.5 miles, with most of the trip on SR 25 and South County Road 675 West. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.9 miles on SR 25.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 25 and South County Road 675 West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Douglas Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Grant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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Douglas Street
Turn right onto Douglas Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Grant Street
Turn left onto Grant Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Street
Turn left onto South Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North 18th Street
Turn right onto North 18th Street
Navigation decision point
5
34.4 mi into trip
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~57m in
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West Georgetown Jackson
Turn left onto West Georgetown Jackson
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 25 | 25.9 mi | 32m |
| South County Road 675 West | 2 mi | 7m |
| Schuyler Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North 18th Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South County Road 700 West | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| North 100 East | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West South River Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hoosier Heartland Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 25
— 25.9 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, IN and Georgetown, 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
·
6 sec
·
Grant Street
4
Turn left onto South Street
494 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Street
5
Turn right onto North 18th Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North 18th Street
6
Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Schuyler Avenue
7
Continue on SR 25
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto SR 25
9 ft
·
0 sec
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SR 25
9
Continue on SR 25
26 mi
·
32 min
·
SR 25
10
Turn left onto North 100 East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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North 100 East
11
Continue on South County Road 700 West
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South County Road 700 West
12
Continue on County Road 425 South
418 ft
·
18 sec
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County Road 425 South
13
Continue on South County Road 675 West
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
South County Road 675 West
14
Continue on West South River Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West South River Road
15
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
16
Turn right onto West Georgetown Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Georgetown Road
17
Turn left onto West Georgetown Jackson
417 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Georgetown Jackson
18
Turn right onto West Georgetown Canal
52 ft
·
2 sec
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West Georgetown Canal
19
Arrive at destination
West Georgetown Canal
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 17.3 miles from Lafayette, IN, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.9 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 34.5 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.3 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, IN
This is one driving day of about 34.5 miles and 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lafayette, 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 SR 25 for about 25.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.3 mi from Lafayette, IN · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Lafayette, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Georgetown, IN
The final approach into Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, 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
$5.39 one way
$10.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Georgetown, IN
Night in Georgetown on Tuesday
Local time
11:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
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
57m 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 Georgetown, IN covers 34.5 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 25, South County Road 675 West, Schuyler 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 17.3 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 $5.39 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 57m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Grant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lafayette, IN to Georgetown, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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