Origin
Leo-Cedarville, IN
Evening in Leo-Cedarville on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leo-Cedarville, IN to Lafayette, IN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
127 mi
204 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leo-Cedarville, IN
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Lafayette, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Leo-Cedarville, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 127 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wabash Road, Hoosier Heartland Highway, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.2 miles on Wabash Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.86 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
63.5 miles from Leo-Cedarville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 44m drive with frequent turns across 127 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wabash Road is the longest continuous segment at about 46.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 1 / Leo Road.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Leo-Cedarville, IN to Lafayette, IN is easy. At 2h 44m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 1 / Leo Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 1 / Leo Road
Turn left onto SR 1 / Leo Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
24.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward West Lafayette Center Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 296B
Toward West Lafayette Center Road
4
122.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
|
SR 25 / Hoosier Heartland Highway
Enter roundabout onto SR 25 / Hoosier Heartland Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
126.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Leo-Cedarville, IN and Lafayette, IN, road signs point toward La Porte and Rochester.
La Porte
87.9 mi in
|
~1h 52m
|
via US 24; US 35
Rochester
87.9 mi in
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~1h 52m
|
via US 24; US 35
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash Road | 46.2 mi | 58m |
| Hoosier Heartland Highway | 35.4 mi | 44m |
| I 69 | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| US 24 | 11.7 mi | 15m |
| Leo Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Lafayette Center Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Schuyler Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East 900 North | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Wabash Road
— 46.2 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leo-Cedarville, IN and Lafayette, IN.
1
Start on Ivans Lane
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Ivans Lane
2
Turn left onto SR 1
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Leo Road
3
Continue on SR 1
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on SR 1
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Saint Joseph Street
5
Continue on SR 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Leo Road
6
Continue on SR 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dupont Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 69 South
8
Merge onto I 69
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 296B
Toward West Lafayette Center Road
10
Continue on Lafayette Center Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lafayette Center Road
11
Continue on East 900 North
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East 900 North
12
Turn left onto US 24
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US 24
13
Continue on US 24
45 mi
·
56 min
·
Wabash Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto US 24; US 35
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wabash Road
15
Continue on US 24; US 35
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Logansport Bypass
16
Continue on US 24; US 35
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
Toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Logansport, La Porte, Rochester
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 25
237 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
18
Continue on SR 25
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
19
Continue on Schuyler Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Schuyler Avenue
20
Turn left onto North 18th Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North 18th Street
21
Turn left onto South Street
494 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Street
22
Turn right onto Grant Street
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grant Street
23
Turn right onto Douglas Street
165 ft
·
12 sec
·
Douglas Street
24
Turn left
184 ft
·
13 sec
25
Arrive at 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 63.5 miles from Leo-Cedarville, IN, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.2 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 28 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.5 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 Lafayette, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Leo-Cedarville, 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 Leo-Cedarville, IN
This is one driving day of about 127 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Leo-Cedarville, 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 46.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.5 mi from Leo-Cedarville, IN · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.5 miles from Leo-Cedarville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lafayette, IN
The final approach into Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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
$19.86 one way
$39.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.44 | $48.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.04 | $56.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.33 | $6.10 |
| Efficient EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.11 | $5.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.78 | $8.13 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Lafayette, IN
Evening in Lafayette on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Peru, IN
64 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
22 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
2h 44m 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 Leo-Cedarville, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 127 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wabash Road, Hoosier Heartland Highway, I 69. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.5 miles from Leo-Cedarville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.86 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 Leo-Cedarville, IN to Lafayette, IN is easy. At 2h 44m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 1 / Leo Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Leo-Cedarville, IN and Lafayette, IN, road signs point toward La Porte and Rochester.
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