Trip from Lafayette, IN to Randolph, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 42m

Distance

109.3 mi

176 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 31m ★

6 AM

2h 42m

8 AM

3h 3m

10 AM

2h 49m

12 PM

2h 47m

3 PM

2h 51m

5 PM

3h 2m

8 PM

2h 36m

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 Randolph, IN covers 109.3 miles and takes about 2h 42m 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 $17.09 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

54.6 miles from Lafayette, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 109.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 42m drive with frequent turns across 109.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 38 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lafayette, IN to Randolph, IN is easy. At 2h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lafayette, IN to Randolph, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Douglas Street	—	—
Grant Street	—	—
South Street	—	—
I 65 South	—	—
SR 28	—	—
West Walnut Street	—	—
South Hoke Avenue	—	—
East Wabash Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Douglas Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on the route

184 ft · 16 sec · the route

Turn right onto Douglas Street

164 ft · 8 sec · Douglas Street

Turn left onto Grant Street

36 ft · 4 sec · Grant Street

Turn right onto South Street

2.8 mi · 5 min · South Street

Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

0.4 mi · 25 sec · I 65 South: Indianapolis

Merge slight left

14 mi · 14 min

Take the exit slight right toward SR 28: Frankfort, Attica

0.3 mi · 29 sec · SR 28: Frankfort, Attica

Turn left

7.4 mi · 11 min

Turn straight onto West Walnut Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Walnut Street

Turn right onto South Hoke Avenue

407 ft · 13 sec · South Hoke Avenue

Turn left onto East Wabash Street

3.4 mi · 5 min · East Wabash Street

Continue on East County Road 50 S

2.0 mi · 2 min · East County Road 50 S

Turn right

0.5 mi · 51 sec

Turn left onto County Road 100 South

7.8 mi · 11 min · County Road 100 South

Continue on West 200 South

6.1 mi · 9 min · West 200 South

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South

98 ft · 2 sec · West 200 South

Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

0.1 mi · 14 sec · West 200 South

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South

151 ft · 2 sec · West 200 South

Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

0.1 mi · 13 sec · West 200 South

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South

108 ft · 2 sec · West 200 South

Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South

Continue on West Old State Road 28

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Old State Road 28

Continue on West Jefferson Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Street

Continue on East 150 South

4.0 mi · 6 min · East 150 South

Continue on State Road 28

3.2 mi · 4 min · State Road 28

Continue on East 150 South

1.5 mi · 2 min · East 150 South

Continue on Main Street

2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

Continue on 1200 North

6.1 mi · 9 min · 1200 North

Continue on Cleveland Street

7.3 mi · 10 min · Cleveland Street

Continue on East 600 North

10.0 mi · 14 min · East 600 North

Continue on East County Road 600 North

2.7 mi · 4 min · East County Road 600 North

At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Street

4.2 mi · 4 min · West State Street

Continue on West State Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · West State Street

Continue on East State Street

10 mi · 17 min · East State Street

Turn right onto South Walnut Street

3.3 mi · 5 min · South Walnut Street

Turn right

0.8 mi · 1 min

Turn left onto Line Street

131 ft · 6 sec · Line Street

Arrive at your destination

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.

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

The halfway point lands around 54.6 miles from Lafayette, IN, or about 1h 21m 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 24 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.6 miles or 1h 21m 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 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Randolph, 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 109.3 miles and 2h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 54.6 mi from Lafayette, IN · 1h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elwood, IN

55 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

Frankfort, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elwood, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.6 miles from Lafayette, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Randolph, IN

The final approach into Randolph, 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 Randolph, 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

$17.09 one way

$34.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$18.76	$37.52
premium	$4.89	$21.03	$42.07
diesel	$5.61	$24.13	$48.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.8	$11.48	$5.25
Efficient EV	27.3	$9.56	$4.37
EV Truck/SUV	43.7	$15.30	$7.00

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Evening in Lafayette on Thursday

Local time

6:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Randolph, IN

Evening in Randolph on Thursday

Local time

6:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Elwood, IN

55 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

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

2h 42m 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 Randolph, IN covers 109.3 miles and takes about 2h 42m 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 54.6 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 $17.09 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Lafayette, IN to Randolph, IN is easy. At 2h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lafayette, IN to Randolph, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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