Origin
Lafayette, IN
Late night in Lafayette on Monday
Local time
4:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, IN to Melody Hill, IN
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
219 mi
352 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 58m
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6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lafayette, IN
Chris Mac
Trip Overview
The drive from Lafayette, IN to Melody Hill, IN covers 219 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Douglas Street, Grant Street, South Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
109.5 miles from Lafayette, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 10m drive with frequent turns across 219 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Douglas Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lafayette, IN to Melody Hill, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 465 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 57 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kansas Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Douglas Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, IN and Melody Hill, IN.
1
Start on the route
184 ft
·
16 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Douglas Street
164 ft
·
8 sec
·
Douglas Street
3
Turn left onto Grant Street
36 ft
·
4 sec
·
Grant Street
4
Turn right onto South Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Street
5
Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 65 South: Indianapolis
6
Merge slight left
42 mi
·
45 min
7
Keep slight left
5.9 mi
·
6 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 465 South
9
Continue on I 465 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 465 South
10
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
12
Continue straight
47 mi
·
53 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
96 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
14
Take the exit slight right toward SR 57 South
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 57 South
15
Turn left onto Kansas Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Kansas Road
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oak Hill Road
7 ft
·
Oak Hill Road
17
Exit the roundabout onto Oak Hill Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Hill Road
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oak Hill Road
10 ft
·
Oak Hill Road
19
Exit the roundabout onto Oak Hill Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Oak Hill Road
20
Turn right onto Saint George Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Saint George Road
21
Turn left onto Memory Lane
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Memory Lane
22
Turn right onto Rode Road
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
Rode Road
23
Arrive at your destination
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 109.5 miles from Lafayette, IN, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.5 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Melody Hill, 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 219 miles and 4h 10m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.5 mi from Lafayette, IN · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109.5 miles from Lafayette, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Melody Hill, IN
The final approach into Melody Hill, 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 Melody Hill, 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
$33.26 one way
$66.53 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $36.67 | $73.34 |
| premium | $4.80 | $41.34 | $82.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.65 | $97.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.7 | 0 | $23.00 | $10.51 |
| Efficient EV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.16 | $8.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.6 | 1 | $30.66 | $14.02 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Melody Hill, IN
Late night in Melody Hill on Monday
Local time
3:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
23 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
4h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Melody Hill, IN covers 219 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Douglas Street, Grant Street, South Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.5 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 $33.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lafayette, IN to Melody Hill, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lafayette, IN to Melody Hill, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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