Skip to main content
Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from Mooresville, IN to Lafayette, IN

Data updated 0 seconds ago

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

72.6 mi

117 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Loading...

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
Downtown Mooresville, IN, IN

Mooresville, IN

Mark Stebnicki

Downtown Lafayette, IN, IN

Lafayette, IN

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from Mooresville, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 72.6 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, SR 67, I 74 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.8 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.35 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

36.3 miles from Mooresville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Loading map...

Drive Character

This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 72.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and SR 67. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.8 miles on I 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 47.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and SR 67. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.1 miles in near 65.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 72.6 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: at 16.1 miles (65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

6
16.1 mi into trip | ~22m in | 65

Keep slight left at fork onto 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
20.1 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward I 65 North: Chicago

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 20 Toward I 65 North: Chicago
5
21.2 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 65

Merge onto I 65

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
39.1 mi into trip | ~49m in | US 52

Take the exit onto US 52 toward US 52 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 141 Toward US 52 West
6
69.4 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville

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

Exit 172 Toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 47.8 mi 52m
SR 67 7.2 mi 10m
I 74 6.9 mi 8m
65 3.9 mi 4m
South Street 2.7 mi 5m
Samuel Moore Parkway 1 mi 1m
East Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Indianapolis Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 47.8 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Main Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · East Main Street
2

Continue on Indianapolis Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Indianapolis Road
3

Turn straight onto Samuel Moore Parkway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Samuel Moore Parkway
4

At end of road, turn left onto SR 67

7.2 mi · 10 min · SR 67
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
6

Merge onto I 74; I 465

6.9 mi · 8 min · I 74; I 465
7

Keep slight left at fork onto 65

3.9 mi · 4 min · 65
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min
Exit 20 Toward I 65 North: Chicago Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 65

18 mi · 19 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto US 52

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 52
Exit 141 Toward US 52 West
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 9 sec
12

Merge onto I 65

30 mi · 32 min · I 65
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 172 Toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
14

Turn left onto SR 26

0.2 mi · 23 sec · SR 26
15

Continue on South Street

2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street
16

Turn slight left onto Jackson Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Jackson Street
17

Turn right

178 ft · 13 sec
18

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 36.3 miles from Mooresville, IN, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.8 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 72.6 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.3 miles or 46m 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 13m

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

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Mooresville, 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 Mooresville, IN

This is one driving day of about 72.6 miles and 1h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mooresville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 47.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.3 mi from Mooresville, IN · 46m into the drive

city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Hamilton County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

36 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 72.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.3 miles from Mooresville, 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

$11.35 one way

$22.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.46 $24.92
premium $4.89 $13.97 $27.94
diesel $5.61 $16.03 $32.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.8 0 $7.62 $3.48
Efficient EV 18.2 0 $6.35 $2.90
EV Truck/SUV 29 0 $10.16 $4.65

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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

Mooresville, IN

Morning in Mooresville on Wednesday

Local time

8:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSW 15 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 6:31PM CDT until April 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:54AM EDT until April 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Lafayette, IN

Morning in Lafayette on Wednesday

Local time

8:36 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

6 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

1h 28m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mooresville, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 72.6 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, SR 67, I 74. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.3 miles from Mooresville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.35 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 72.6 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: at 16.1 miles (65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mooresville, IN to Lafayette, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Lafayette, IN

Boonville, IN 228.8 mi · 4h 20m Center, IN 227 mi · 4h 16m Princeton, IN 169.1 mi · 3h 50m Angola, IN 156.3 mi · 3h 15m

More trips to Lafayette, IN

Boonville, IN 228.3 mi Oak Park, IN 175.1 mi Princeton, IN 169.2 mi Angola, IN 155.5 mi Austin, IN 140.7 mi Bloomfield, IN 140.2 mi

Explore more options from Mooresville, IN or browse trips ending in Lafayette, IN.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IN road trips.

Explore maps for Mooresville, IN or Lafayette, IN on MapSof.net.