Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
62.3 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
The drive from Speedway, IN to West Lafayette, IN covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 25th Street, North High School Road, Crawfordsville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.46 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
31.2 miles from Speedway, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 62.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 25th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North High School Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crawfordsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 74 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 465 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 52 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 26 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Speedway, IN and West Lafayette, IN.
Start on the route
Turn left
Turn sharp right onto West 25th Street
Turn left onto North High School Road
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Crawfordsville Road
Take the ramp right toward I 74 West, I 465 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
Keep slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
Turn left
Continue on South Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn slight left onto Columbia Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East State Street
Exit the roundabout onto East State Street
Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 62.3 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.2 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Lafayette, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Speedway, 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 Speedway, IN
This is one driving day of about 62.3 miles and 1h 6m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.2 mi from Speedway, IN · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
A short stop after about 62.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Speedway, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into West 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 West Lafayette, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.46 one way
$16.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $9.44 | $18.89 |
| premium | $4.15 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Speedway on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in West Lafayette on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Champaign, IL
31 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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