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Trip from Lafayette, IN to Springfield, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 41m

Distance

239.6 mi

386 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 28m ★
6 AM
4h 41m
8 AM
5h 8m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 48m
3 PM
4h 52m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 33m

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 Springfield, IN covers 239.6 miles and takes about 4h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, I 65, I 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 140.8 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.46 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

119.8 miles from Lafayette, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 239.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 41m highway drive covering 239.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and I 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 140.8 miles on I 69.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 140.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Douglas Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 239.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Douglas Street

Turn right onto Douglas Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Street

Turn right onto South Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
45.6 mi into trip | ~52m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
51.5 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward I 465 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
7
66.1 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward I 69 South: Evansville

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 140.8 mi 2h 33m
I 65 48.3 mi 52m
I 64 16.9 mi 18m
I 465 13.7 mi 15m
Springfield Road 7.6 mi 18m
Lockwood Street 4.2 mi 7m
South Street 2.8 mi 5m
Highway 165 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 140.8 mi, about 2h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

184 ft · 15 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Douglas Street

165 ft · 8 sec · Douglas Street
3

Turn left onto Grant Street

34 ft · 3 sec · Grant Street
4

Turn right onto South Street

2.8 mi · 5 min · South Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
6

Merge onto I 65

42 mi · 45 min · I 65
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

5.9 mi · 6 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
9

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
10

Merge onto I 465

14 mi · 15 min · I 465
11

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 69

47 mi · 53 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
14

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 21B Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
15

Merge onto I 64

17 mi · 18 min · I 64
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 12 Toward SR 165: Poseyville
17

Turn left onto SR 165

0.9 mi · 1 min · Highway 165
18

Continue on SR 68; SR 165

0.1 mi · 16 sec · St Francis
19

Turn right onto SR 68; SR 165

0.5 mi · 59 sec · East Main Street
20

Turn left onto SR 68; SR 165

4.2 mi · 7 min · Lockwood Street
21

At end of road, turn left onto SR 66

0.6 mi · 53 sec · State Highway 66
22

Turn right onto Princeton Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Princeton Street
23

Continue on Springfield Road

7.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road
24

Arrive at destination

North Springfield Road

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 119.8 miles from Lafayette, IN, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.8 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 53 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 119.8 miles or 2h 17m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, 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 239.6 miles and 4h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 I 69 for about 140.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 119.8 mi from Lafayette, IN · 2h 17m into the drive

county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IN

120 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.

Popular next leg

Bloomington, IN to Springfield, IN

131.1 mi · 2h 39m

Pacing Suggestions

Miller, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119.8 miles from Lafayette, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Springfield, IN

The final approach into Springfield, 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 Springfield, IN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 173.5
View on nps.gov
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

National Memorial

Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free near mile 198.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.46 one way

$74.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $41.13 $82.26
premium $4.89 $46.11 $92.22
diesel $5.61 $52.90 $105.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 71.9 0 $25.16 $11.50
Efficient EV 59.9 0 $20.97 $9.58
EV Truck/SUV 95.8 1 $33.54 $15.33

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lafayette, IN

Afternoon in Lafayette on Thursday

Local time

4:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, IN

Afternoon in Springfield on Thursday

Local time

3:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Bloomington, IN

120 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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

17 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

4h 41m 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 Springfield, IN covers 239.6 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, I 65, I 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.8 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 $37.46 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 239.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lafayette, IN to Springfield, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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