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Trip from Melody Hill, IN to West Lafayette, IN

Drive Time

4h 17m

Distance

191.9 mi

309 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

27 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 5m ★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m

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 Melody Hill, IN to West Lafayette, IN covers 191.9 miles and takes about 4h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 41, South Forest Avenue, SR 47 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.6 miles on US 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.15 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

95.9 miles from Melody Hill, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 17m highway drive covering 191.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 41 and South Forest Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 97.6 miles on US 41.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 97.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and South Forest Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Elmhurst Drive.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 17m drive. You will face about 16 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 (Elmhurst Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Saint George Road): Navigation decision point; at 50.3 miles (US 41; US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 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 | Elmhurst Drive

Turn right onto Elmhurst Drive

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Saint George Road

Turn left onto Saint George Road

Navigation decision point

5
50.3 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | US 41; US 150

Take the exit onto US 41; US 150 toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
5
116.2 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Take the exit toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
6
191.5 mi into trip | ~4h 16m in | East State Street

Turn left onto East State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Melody Hill, IN to West Lafayette, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Linton along the way.

Linton

116.2 mi in | ~2h 22m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 41 97.6 mi 1h 59m
South Forest Avenue 24.1 mi 36m
SR 47 13.2 mi 19m
South Washington Street 11.7 mi 17m
Base Line Road 11.1 mi 16m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 10.7 mi 11m
SR 641 5.5 mi 6m
SR 59 5.3 mi 7m
Longest stretch: US 41 — 97.6 mi, about 1h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Melody Hill, IN and West Lafayette, IN.

1

Start on Rode Road

205 ft · 10 sec · Rode Road
2

Turn right onto Elmhurst Drive

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Elmhurst Drive
3

Turn left onto Saint George Road

1.2 mi · 3 min · Saint George Road
4

Turn right onto US 41

49 mi · 58 min · US 41
5

Take the exit onto US 41; US 150

49 mi · 1 hr · US 41; US 150
Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec
Toward SR 641 North
7

Continue on SR 641

5.5 mi · 6 min · SR 641
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 58 sec
Toward I-70 East: Indianapolis
9

Merge onto I 70

11 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
11

Turn left onto SR 59

3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 59
12

Continue on SR 59

24 mi · 36 min · South Forest Avenue
13

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

2.6 mi · 3 min · SR 59; SR 236
14

Turn left onto SR 59

2.7 mi · 4 min · SR 59
15

Turn left onto SR 59

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Cross Street
16

Turn right onto SR 47

13 mi · 19 min · SR 47
17

Turn left onto US 231; SR 32; SR 47

12 mi · 17 min · South Washington Street
18

Continue on US 231

449 ft · 7 sec · Holden Street
19

Turn slight left onto US 231

340 ft · 5 sec · North Main Street
20

Continue on US 231

1.6 mi · 2 min · Base Line Road
21

Continue on US 231

4.0 mi · 5 min · Base Line Rd
22

Continue on US 231

9.6 mi · 14 min · Base Line Road
23

Turn right onto South River Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · South River Road
24

Enter roundabout onto South River Road

188 ft · 7 sec · South River Road
25

Continue on South River Road

0.3 mi · 47 sec · South River Road
26

Turn left onto East State Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · East State Street
Use the left lane.
27

Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Northwestern Avenue
28

Arrive at destination

Northwestern Avenue

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 95.9 miles from Melody Hill, IN, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.6 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.9 miles or 1h 59m 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 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Lafayette, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Melody Hill, 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 Melody Hill, IN

This is one driving day of about 191.9 miles and 4h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Melody Hill, 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 US 41 for about 97.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.9 mi from Melody Hill, IN · 1h 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

96 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.9 miles from Melody Hill, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.6 miles.

Arriving in West Lafayette, IN

The final approach into West 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 West Lafayette, IN.

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 46.3
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...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.15 one way

$58.30 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $32.13 $64.26
premium $4.80 $36.23 $72.45
diesel $5.64 $42.63 $85.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

27 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Lafayette - Tesla Supercharger

Lafayette, IN

Tesla

24 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Terre Haute, IN

Tesla

23 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Evansville, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Mach 1 - Tesla Supercharger

Haubstadt, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Terre Haute, IN Rechargery @ Casey's - S 3rd St

Terre Haute, IN

IONNA

8 DCFC

Flying J 647

Haubstadt, IN

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Princeton

Princeton, IN

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Walmart 4235 (Terre Haute, IN)

Terre Haute, IN

Electrify America

4 DCFC

EV Connect: 8 ChargePoint Network: 7 Tesla: 4 CHARGESMART_EV: 2 Electrify America: 2 Blink Network: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.6 0 $20.15 $9.21
Efficient EV 48 0 $16.79 $7.68
EV Truck/SUV 76.8 0 $26.87 $12.28

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Melody Hill, IN

Morning in Melody Hill on Monday

Local time

6:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Lafayette, IN

Morning in West Lafayette on Monday

Local time

7:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°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 later

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

Temperature spread

25 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 17m 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 Melody Hill, IN to West Lafayette, IN covers 191.9 miles and takes about 4h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 41, South Forest Avenue, SR 47. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.9 miles from Melody Hill, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.15 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 17m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Elmhurst Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Saint George Road): Navigation decision point; at 50.3 miles (US 41; US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Melody Hill, IN to West Lafayette, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Linton along the way.

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