Trip from Lafayette, IN to Kendallville, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 5m

Distance

140.5 mi

226 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 54m ★

6 AM

3h 5m

8 AM

3h 28m

10 AM

3h 13m

12 PM

3h 11m

3 PM

3h 14m

5 PM

3h 27m

8 PM

2h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Lafayette, IN

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Kendallville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lafayette, IN to Kendallville, IN covers 140.5 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Wabash Road, SR 25, Lima Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.6 miles on Wabash Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.97 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

70.3 miles from Lafayette, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Wabash Road	44.6 mi	56m
SR 25	35.2 mi	43m
Lima Road	13.5 mi	19m
US 24	11.7 mi	15m
I 69	8.9 mi	10m
SR 3	8.5 mi	11m
Logansport Bypass	2.5 mi	3m
Lafayette Center Road	1.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Wabash Road — 44.6 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, IN and Kendallville, IN.

Start on this road

184 ft · 15 sec · this road

Turn right onto Douglas Street

165 ft · 8 sec · Douglas Street

Turn left onto Grant Street

34 ft · 6 sec · Grant Street

Turn left onto South Street

494 ft · 16 sec · South Street

Turn right onto North 18th Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · North 18th Street

Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

Continue on SR 25

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

Enter roundabout onto SR 25

9 ft · 0 sec · SR 25

Continue on SR 25

35 mi · 43 min · SR 25

Continue on US 24; US 35

2.5 mi · 3 min · Logansport Bypass

Turn left onto US 24

45 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 24; SR 9

12 mi · 15 min · US 24; SR 9

Turn right onto East 900 North

1.8 mi · 2 min · East 900 North

Continue on Lafayette Center Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Center Road

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Toward I 69, US 33 North: Fort Wayne, Indianapolis

Keep slight left at fork

6.1 mi · 7 min

Continue on I 69; US 24; US 33

7.2 mi · 8 min · I 69; US 24; US 33

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 69; US 24; US 30; US 33

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 69; US 24; US 30; US 33

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 41 sec

Exit 311B Toward SR 3 North: Lima Road Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 27

14 mi · 19 min · Lima Road

Continue on SR 3

8.5 mi · 11 min · SR 3

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto East Rush Street

47 ft · 2 sec · East Rush Street

Arrive at destination

East Rush Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 70.3 miles from Lafayette, IN, or about 1h 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.6 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 31 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 70.3 miles or 1h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kendallville, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lafayette, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 140.5 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Lafayette, IN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Wabash Road for about 44.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peru, IN

70 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

Logansport, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetser, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.3 miles from Lafayette, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657427337

Visit website

The Lobby by Greyhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

0.8 mi

Nick's Country Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Huntington, Indiana

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Wanderlust Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

Jump Start Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

0.8 mi

North End Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

0.8 mi

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657427337

Visit website

The Lobby by Greyhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17657674590

Visit website

Nick's Country Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.3

Huntington, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12603564849

The Vegan Cheese Lady Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 12–8 pm

+17658068277

Visit website

Bullshippers Cafe LLC

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.2

Logansport, Indiana

Hours: 5:30 am–8 pm

+15747226565

Visit website

La Palma Latina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.2

Logansport, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+15747350661

Shellie's Cafe Dnv

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+17654712734

Visit website

Town & Gown Bistro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+17652503425

Visit website

Wanderlust Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

Jump Start Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17654763454

Visit website

North End Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654771873

Visit website

The Eleventh House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

Visit website

Sacred Grounds

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654298452

Visit website

Cafe of Hope

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.3

Huntington, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12603550055

Visit website

The Party Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.3

Huntington, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12603550142

Visit website

Coffee Bean Counter

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.3

Huntington, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 110.4

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 110.4

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 110.4

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 110.4

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 120.5

Fort Wayne, Indiana

+18333994638

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 110.4

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 110.4

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

McClure Oil - Charley Biggs' Chicken N' Sauce

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 40.2

Logansport, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+15747222532

Kermit's Food Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.3

Andrews, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+12607863644

Geno's Polsinelli's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.2

Logansport, Indiana

Hours: 12 pm–3 am

+15749922327

Visit website

McAlister's Deli

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.2

Logansport, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+15747277638

Visit website

Chevi's Bar & Grill

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 40.2

Logansport, Indiana

+15747538735

Jimmy John's

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.2

Logansport, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+15749922340

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 116.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Douglas Street

Turn right onto Douglas Street

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Grant Street

Turn left onto Grant Street

Navigation decision point

41.7 mi into trip | ~55m in | US 24 / Wabash Road

Turn left onto US 24 / Wabash Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

101.7 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

Take the exit toward I 69, US 33 North: Fort Wayne, Indianapolis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 69, US 33 North: Fort Wayne, Indianapo...

116.8 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Take the exit toward SR 3 North: Lima Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 311B Toward SR 3 North: Lima Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.97 one way

$43.93 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$24.12	$48.23
premium	$4.89	$27.04	$54.08
diesel	$5.61	$31.02	$62.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.2	$14.75	$6.74
Efficient EV	35.1	$12.29	$5.62
EV Truck/SUV	56.2	$19.67	$8.99

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lafayette, IN

Afternoon in Lafayette on Saturday

Local time

2:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kendallville, IN

Afternoon in Kendallville on Saturday

Local time

2:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

72°F

Peru, IN

70 mi in

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

38 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

3h 5m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

140.5 mi in 3h 5m — 46% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Wabash Road.

46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 44.6 mi on Wabash Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Douglas Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 5m drive. You will face about 14 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 41.7 miles (US 24 / Wabash Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Lafayette, IN to Kendallville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.

Indianapolis

101.7 mi in | ~2h 12m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 140.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 44.6 miles on Wabash Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Kendallville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

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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Trip from Lafayette, IN to Kendallville, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

Wanderlust Coffee Roasters

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

The Lobby by Greyhouse

Nick's Country Cafe

The Vegan Cheese Lady Cafe

Bullshippers Cafe LLC

La Palma Latina

Shellie's Cafe Dnv

Town & Gown Bistro

Wanderlust Coffee Roasters

Jump Start Cafe

North End Cafe

The Eleventh House

Sacred Grounds

Cafe of Hope

The Party Shop

Coffee Bean Counter

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

McClure Oil - Charley Biggs' Chicken N' Sauce

Kermit's Food Shop

Geno's Polsinelli's

McAlister's Deli

Chevi's Bar & Grill

Jimmy John's

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lafayette, IN

Kendallville, IN

Same local time

38 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 5m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

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