Origin
Simonton Lake, IN
Late night in Simonton Lake on Friday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Simonton Lake, IN to Lafayette, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
127.1 mi
205 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Simonton Lake, IN
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Lafayette, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Simonton Lake, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 127.1 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hoosier Heartland Highway, South Michigan Street, SR 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.9 miles on Hoosier Heartland Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.87 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
63.6 miles from Simonton Lake, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 127.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Simonton Lake, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 127.1 miles and takes about 2h 51m, 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 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hoosier Heartland Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 31.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near SR 19 / East Bristol Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 51m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (SR 19 / East Bristol Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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SR 19 / East Bristol Street
Turn right onto SR 19 / East Bristol Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
5
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac
5
88 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
|
BUS US 24 / Eel River Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto BUS US 24 / Eel River Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
127.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 50m 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 Simonton Lake, IN and Lafayette, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis, Logansport and Winamac.
Indianapolis
23.2 mi in
|
~31m
Logansport
65.6 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Winamac
65.6 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hoosier Heartland Highway | 31.9 mi | 40m |
| South Michigan Street | 24.9 mi | 29m |
| SR 25 | 21.6 mi | 31m |
| US 31 | 17.2 mi | 21m |
| Saint Joseph Valley Parkway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| North Nappanee Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Cassopolis Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Old State Road 25 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Hoosier Heartland Highway
— 31.9 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simonton Lake, IN and Lafayette, IN.
1
Start on SR 19
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Cassopolis Street
2
Turn right onto SR 19
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Bristol Street
3
Continue on SR 19
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Nappanee Street
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto US 20
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
7
Merge onto BUS US 31
25 mi
·
29 min
·
South Michigan Street
8
Merge onto US 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31
9
Turn slight right
512 ft
·
6 sec
10
Continue on US 31
16 mi
·
20 min
·
US 31
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac
12
Turn right onto SR 25
22 mi
·
31 min
·
SR 25
13
Turn right onto High Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
High Street
14
Continue on Eel River Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Eel River Avenue
15
At end of road, turn right onto BUS US 24
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Eel River Avenue
16
Turn right onto BUS US 24
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Market Street
17
Turn left onto South Cicott Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Cicott Street
18
Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old State Road 25
19
At end of road, turn left onto SR 25
31 mi
·
39 min
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
20
Enter roundabout onto SR 25
237 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
21
Continue on SR 25
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
22
Continue on Schuyler Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Schuyler Avenue
23
Turn left onto North 18th Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North 18th Street
24
Turn left onto South Street
494 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Street
25
Turn right onto Grant Street
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grant Street
26
Turn right onto Douglas Street
165 ft
·
12 sec
·
Douglas Street
27
Turn left
184 ft
·
13 sec
28
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 63.6 miles from Simonton Lake, IN, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.9 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.6 miles or 1h 20m 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 19m
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 Simonton Lake, 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 Simonton Lake, IN
This is one driving day of about 127.1 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Simonton Lake, 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 Hoosier Heartland Highway for about 31.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.6 mi from Simonton Lake, IN · 1h 20m 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 63.6 miles from Simonton Lake, 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
$19.87 one way
$39.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.82 | $43.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.46 | $48.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.06 | $56.12 |
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: 44.5 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 | $13.35 | $6.10 |
| Efficient EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.12 | $5.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.79 | $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
Late night in Lafayette on Friday
Local time
3:49 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
2h 51m 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 Simonton Lake, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 127.1 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hoosier Heartland Highway, South Michigan Street, SR 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.6 miles from Simonton Lake, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.87 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 51m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (SR 19 / East Bristol Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Simonton Lake, IN and Lafayette, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis, Logansport and Winamac.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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