Origin
Portland, IN
Night in Portland on Tuesday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, IN to Lafayette, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
115.4 mi
186 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
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6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portland, IN
Brett Sayles
Lafayette, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Portland, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 115.4 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 18, East County Road 400 South, County Road 900 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.1 miles on SR 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.04 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
57.7 miles from Portland, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Portland, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 115.4 miles and takes about 2h 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 37.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in near SR 18.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Portland, IN to Lafayette, IN is easy. At 2h 36m with 37% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles (SR 18): Navigation decision point; at 44.7 miles (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 55.1 miles (SR 26 / West County Road 900 South): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
7.5 mi into trip
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~8m in
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SR 18
Turn left onto SR 18
Navigation decision point
4
44.7 mi into trip
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~51m in
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South Washington Street
Turn left onto South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
3
55.1 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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SR 26 / West County Road 900 South
Turn right onto SR 26 / West County Road 900 South
Navigation decision point
5
115.4 mi into trip
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~2h 35m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 18 | 37.1 mi | 42m |
| East County Road 400 South | 21.1 mi | 31m |
| County Road 900 North | 11.9 mi | 18m |
| State Road 26 | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| South Strawtown Pike | 7 mi | 8m |
| West County Road 900 South | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| East Main Street | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| US 27 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
SR 18
— 37.1 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, IN and Lafayette, IN.
1
Start on US 27; SR 26
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meridian Street
2
Continue on US 27; SR 67
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 27; SR 67
3
Turn left onto SR 18
37 mi
·
42 min
·
SR 18
4
Turn left onto South Washington Street
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Washington Street
5
Continue on SR 37
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
South Strawtown Pike
6
Turn right onto SR 26
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
West County Road 900 South
7
Continue on SR 26
21 mi
·
31 min
·
East County Road 400 South
8
Continue on SR 26
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on SR 26
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road West 400 South
10
Continue on SR 26
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Road 26
11
Continue on SR 26
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
12
Continue on SR 26
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
County Road 900 North
13
Continue on SR 26
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Main Street
14
Continue on SR 26
12 mi
·
17 min
·
County Road 900 North
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.7 miles from Portland, IN, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.1 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.7 miles or 1h 9m 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 3m
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 Portland, 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 Portland, IN
This is one driving day of about 115.4 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Portland, 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 SR 18 for about 37.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.7 mi from Portland, IN · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.7 miles from Portland, 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
$18.04 one way
$36.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.81 | $39.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.48 | $50.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.12 | $5.54 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.10 | $4.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.16 | $7.39 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% 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
Night in Lafayette on Tuesday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
3 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
2h 36m 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 Portland, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 115.4 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 18, East County Road 400 South, County Road 900 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.7 miles from Portland, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.04 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 Portland, IN to Lafayette, IN is easy. At 2h 36m with 37% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles (SR 18): Navigation decision point; at 44.7 miles (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 55.1 miles (SR 26 / West County Road 900 South): Navigation decision point.
The route from Portland, IN to Lafayette, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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