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Trip from Middlebury, IN to Lafayette, 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

$14

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 Middlebury, IN to Lafayette, 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 South Forest Avenue, Main Street, SR 47 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.1 miles on South Forest Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.09 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.

Midpoint

45 miles from Middlebury, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m 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 (24%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 90.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Forest Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 24.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 59; SR 246.

Driving Effort 3/10

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 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 59; SR 246): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.7 miles (SR 59; SR 236): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 59; SR 246

Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246

Navigation decision point

4
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street

Turn left onto SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
41.7 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | SR 59; SR 236

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

Navigation decision point

4
44.4 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | SR 59

Turn left onto SR 59

Navigation decision point

5
86.1 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | US 52

Turn right onto US 52

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Forest Avenue 24.1 mi 36m
Main Street 16.4 mi 23m
SR 47 13.2 mi 19m
South Washington Street 11.7 mi 17m
Base Line Road 9.7 mi 14m
SR 59 6.3 mi 9m
Base Line Rd 4 mi 5m
Old US Highway 231 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: South Forest Avenue — 24.1 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Martz Market Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · West Martz Market Street
2

Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246

0.6 mi · 1 min · SR 59; SR 246
3

Turn left onto SR 59; SR 246

0.4 mi · 45 sec · SR 59; SR 246
4

Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246

0.1 mi · 19 sec · West 8th Street
5

Turn left onto SR 59; SR 246

16 mi · 23 min · Main Street
6

Continue on SR 59

24 mi · 36 min · South Forest Avenue
7

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

2.6 mi · 3 min · SR 59; SR 236
8

Turn left onto SR 59

2.7 mi · 4 min · SR 59
9

Turn left onto SR 59

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Cross Street
10

Turn right onto SR 47

13 mi · 19 min · SR 47
11

Turn left onto US 231; SR 32; SR 47

12 mi · 17 min · South Washington Street
12

Continue on US 231

449 ft · 7 sec · Holden Street
13

Turn slight left onto US 231

340 ft · 5 sec · North Main Street
14

Continue on US 231

1.6 mi · 2 min · Base Line Road
15

Continue on US 231

4.0 mi · 5 min · Base Line Rd
16

Continue on US 231

8.1 mi · 12 min · Base Line Road
17

Turn right onto US 52

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 52
Use the right lane.
18

Turn left onto US 52

1.7 mi · 2 min · Old US Highway 231
19

Turn left onto South 18th Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South 18th Street
20

Turn right onto Douglas Street

494 ft · 23 sec · Douglas Street
21

Turn right

184 ft · 13 sec
22

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45 miles from Middlebury, IN, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.1 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 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45 miles or 1h 7m 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 50m

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 Middlebury, 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 Middlebury, IN

This is one driving day of about 90.1 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Middlebury, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Forest Avenue for about 24.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45 mi from Middlebury, IN · 1h 7m 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.

Popular next leg

Crawfordsville, IN to Lafayette, IN

29.9 mi · 47m

Pacing Suggestions

Brazil, 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 Middlebury, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sun Rise & Dine Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Brazil, Indiana

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.3

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

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 64.3

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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.3

Brazil, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18124489400

Visit website

Cilantro's Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.3

Brazil, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18124203299

Family Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.9

Brazil, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18124430323

Visit website

Maurizio's Pizza & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 19.3

Brazil, Indiana

Hours: 4–8 pm

+18124469191

Visit website

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 90.1

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657427337

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.1

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17654477700

Visit website

Alice's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.3

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 38.6

Rockville, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+17653444237

Visit website

The Joshua Cup

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 64.3

Crawfordsville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17652305413

Visit website

1832 Brew Espresso Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 64.3

Crawfordsville, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+17653616428

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 64.3

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

$14.09 one way

$28.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.47 $30.93
premium $4.89 $17.34 $34.68
diesel $5.61 $19.89 $39.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

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

Middlebury, IN

Late night in Middlebury on Saturday

Local time

3:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lafayette, IN

Late night in Lafayette on Saturday

Local time

3:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°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 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 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 Middlebury, IN to Lafayette, 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 South Forest Avenue, Main Street, SR 47. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45 miles from Middlebury, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.09 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.

This is a straightforward 2h 16m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 59; SR 246): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.7 miles (SR 59; SR 236): Navigation decision point.

The route from Middlebury, IN to Lafayette, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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