Origin
Lafayette, IN
Night in Lafayette on Thursday
Local time
11:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, IN to Jamestown, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Jamestown, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lafayette, IN to Jamestown, IN covers 45.6 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 231, I 74, South 18th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.7 miles on US 231. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 45.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m 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 3m highway drive covering 45.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 231 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.7 miles on US 231.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 231 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and I 74. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Douglas Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Douglas Street
Turn left onto Douglas Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 52
Turn right onto US 52
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
25.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 74 East
6
43.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward SR 75: Advance, Jamestown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 52
Toward SR 75: Advance, Jamestown
5
44.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
SR 75 / North Lebanon Street
Turn right onto SR 75 / North Lebanon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 231 | 21.7 mi | 32m |
| I 74 | 17.8 mi | 19m |
| South 18th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Lebanon Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Teal Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 52 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old US Highway 231 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| W Main St | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 21.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, IN and Jamestown, IN.
1
Start on this road
184 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Douglas Street
494 ft
·
24 sec
·
Douglas Street
3
Turn slight left onto South 18th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 18th Street
4
Turn right onto US 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Teal Road
5
Turn left onto US 52
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old US Highway 231
6
Turn right onto US 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 52
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto US 231
22 mi
·
32 min
·
US 231
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 74 East
9
Merge onto I 74
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 74
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 52
Toward SR 75: Advance, Jamestown
11
Turn right onto SR 75
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Lebanon Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 136
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
W Main St
13
Turn right onto North Darlington Street
91 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Darlington Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Darlington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Lafayette, IN · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Lafayette, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jamestown, IN
The final approach into Jamestown, 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
$7.13 one way
$14.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.78 | $17.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Jamestown, IN
Night in Jamestown on Thursday
Local time
11:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m 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 Jamestown, IN covers 45.6 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 231, I 74, South 18th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 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 $7.13 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 45.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Lafayette, IN to Jamestown, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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