Origin
Simonton Lake, IN
Morning in Simonton Lake on Thursday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Simonton Lake, IN to Lafayette, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
128.8 mi
207 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
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 128.8 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Bristol Street, North Nappanee Street, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.14 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
64.4 miles from Simonton Lake, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 128.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 128.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Bristol Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Simonton Lake, IN to Lafayette, IN is easy. At 2h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Simonton Lake, IN to Lafayette, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Bristol Street | — | — |
| North Nappanee Street | — | — |
| Saint Joseph Valley Parkway | — | — |
| US 31 South | — | — |
| South Michigan Street | — | — |
| SR 25 | — | — |
| High Street | — | — |
| Eel River Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Bristol Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simonton Lake, IN and Lafayette, IN.
1
Start on Cassopolis Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Cassopolis Street
2
Turn right onto East Bristol Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Bristol Street
3
Continue on North Nappanee Street
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Nappanee Street
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
7
Merge slight left onto South Michigan Street
25 mi
·
29 min
·
South Michigan Street
8
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
9
Turn slight right
512 ft
·
7 sec
10
Continue straight
16 mi
·
20 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac
12
Turn right
22 mi
·
31 min
13
Turn right onto High Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
High Street
14
Continue on Eel River Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Eel River Avenue
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Eel River Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Eel River Avenue
16
Turn right onto East Market Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Market Street
17
Turn left onto South Cicott Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Cicott Street
18
Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old State Road 25
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
31 mi
·
39 min
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway
236 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
21
Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
0.4 mi
·
41 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
495 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Street
25
Turn right onto Grant Street
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grant Street
26
Turn right onto Douglas Street
164 ft
·
13 sec
·
Douglas Street
27
Turn left
184 ft
·
13 sec
28
Arrive at your 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 64.4 miles from Simonton Lake, IN, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.4 miles or 1h 12m 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 59m
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 128.8 miles and 2h 25m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.4 mi from Simonton Lake, IN · 1h 12m 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 64.4 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
$20.14 one way
$40.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.11 | $44.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.79 | $49.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.44 | $56.87 |
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: 45.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.52 | $6.18 |
| Efficient EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.27 | $5.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.03 | $8.24 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Lafayette, IN
Morning in Lafayette on Thursday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Plymouth, IN
64 mi in
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 25m 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 128.8 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Bristol Street, North Nappanee Street, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.4 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 $20.14 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.
The drive from Simonton Lake, IN to Lafayette, IN is easy. At 2h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Simonton Lake, IN to Lafayette, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Simonton Lake, IN to Lafayette, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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