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Trip from Lafayette, IN to Middlebury, IN

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

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

90.1 mi

145 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 7m ★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lafayette, IN to Middlebury, IN covers 90.1 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 59, US 231, West South Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.9 miles on SR 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.24 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.

Midpoint

45 miles from Lafayette, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 90.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 16m highway drive covering 90.1 miles, with most of the trip on SR 59 and US 231. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.9 miles on SR 59.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 59 and US 231. 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 2h 16m drive. You will face about 13 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 1.6 miles (US 52 / Teal Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These 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

4
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 52 / Teal Road

Turn right onto US 52 / Teal Road

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
45.7 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | SR 59; SR 236

At end of road, turn right onto SR 59; SR 236

Navigation decision point

5
48.4 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | SR 59

Turn left onto SR 59

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 59 43.9 mi 1h 5m
US 231 25.5 mi 38m
West South Boulevard 13.2 mi 19m
Main Street 2.7 mi 3m
South 18th Street 1.4 mi 2m
Teal Road 1 mi 1m
US 52 0.8 mi 1m
Old US Highway 231 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: SR 59 — 43.9 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, IN and Middlebury, 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

26 mi · 38 min · US 231
Use the left lane.
8

Turn right onto SR 32; SR 47

13 mi · 19 min · West South Boulevard
9

Turn left onto SR 59

0.4 mi · 33 sec · SR 59
10

Turn right onto SR 59

2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
11

At end of road, turn right onto SR 59; SR 236

2.6 mi · 3 min · SR 59; SR 236
12

Turn left onto SR 59

40 mi · 59 min · SR 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246

0.1 mi · 18 sec · West 8th Street
14

At end of road, turn left onto SR 59; SR 246

0.4 mi · 44 sec · SR 59; SR 246
15

At end of road, turn right onto SR 59; SR 246

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 14th Street
16

Turn left onto West Martz Market Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · West Martz Market Street
17

Arrive at destination

West Martz Market Street

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 45 miles from Lafayette, IN, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.9 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 20 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middlebury, 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 90.1 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Lafayette, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 59 for about 43.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45 mi from Lafayette, IN · 1h 9m into the drive

city in Montgomery County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Crawfordsville, IN

45 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

Crawfordsville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45 miles from Lafayette, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Middlebury, IN

The final approach into Middlebury, 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 Middlebury, IN.

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

Sun Rise & Dine Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Brazil, Indiana

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 70.8

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18124489400

Visit website

Cilantro's Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brazil, Indiana

0.9 mi

Family Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Brazil, Indiana

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Joshua Cup

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crawfordsville, Indiana

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 25.7

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17652305413

Visit website

1832 Brew Espresso Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crawfordsville, Indiana

2.8 mi

Sun Rise & Dine Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 70.8

Brazil, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18124489400

Visit website

Cilantro's Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 70.8

Brazil, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18124203299

Family Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.2

Brazil, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18124430323

Visit website

Maurizio's Pizza & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 70.8

Brazil, Indiana

Hours: 4–8 pm

+18124469191

Visit website

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

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

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

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17654477700

Visit website

Alice's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.7

Crawfordsville, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17653072209

The Ranch

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 51.5

Rockville, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+17653444237

Visit website

The Joshua Cup

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 25.7

Crawfordsville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17652305413

Visit website

1832 Brew Espresso Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 25.7

Crawfordsville, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+17653616428

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 25.7

Crawfordsville, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.24 one way

$24.48 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $13.66 $27.31
premium $4.15 $14.72 $29.44
diesel $3.75 $13.30 $26.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27 0 $9.46 $4.32
Efficient EV 22.5 0 $7.88 $3.60
EV Truck/SUV 36 0 $12.61 $5.77

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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

Late night in Lafayette on Saturday

Local time

5:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Middlebury, IN

Late night in Middlebury on Saturday

Local time

5:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

19 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

2h 16m 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 Middlebury, IN covers 90.1 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 59, US 231, West South Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45 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 $12.24 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 2h 16m drive. You will face about 13 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 1.6 miles (US 52 / Teal Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (US 52): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Lafayette, IN to Middlebury, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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