Origin
Springfield, IN
Morning in Springfield on Monday
Local time
7:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, IN to Lafayette, IN
Drive Time
4h 42m
Distance
240 mi
386 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 30m
★
6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 50m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 9m
8 PM
4h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lafayette, IN
Chris Mac
Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 240 miles and takes about 4h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, I 65, I 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 141.1 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120 miles from Springfield, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 42m highway drive covering 240 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and I 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 141.1 miles on I 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 141.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 240 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 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 183.5 miles (65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
31.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 69 North, SR 57 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29B
Toward I 69 North, SR 57 North
6
172.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 163
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
6
183.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
|
65
Keep slight left at fork onto 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
187.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m 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
6
236.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m 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 69 | 141.1 mi | 2h 33m |
| I 65 | 47.8 mi | 52m |
| I 64 | 17.3 mi | 18m |
| I 74 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| North Springfield Road | 7.6 mi | 18m |
| SR 165 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| 65 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| South Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 141.1 mi, about 2h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, IN and Lafayette, IN.
1
Start on North Springfield Road
7.6 mi
·
18 min
·
North Springfield Road
2
Continue on Princeton Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Princeton Street
3
Turn left onto SR 66
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
State Highway 66
4
Turn right onto SR 165
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 165
5
Turn right onto SR 68; SR 165
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto SR 68; SR 165
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
St Francis
7
Continue on SR 165
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saint Francis Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
9
Merge onto I 64
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 64
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 29B
Toward I 69 North, SR 57 North
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 69; SR 57
141 mi
·
2 hr 33 min
·
I 69; SR 57
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
3 min
Exit 163
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
13
Merge onto I 74; I 465
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto 65
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
65
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 20
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 65
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto US 52
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 52
Exit 141
Toward US 52 West
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
19
Merge onto I 65
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 65
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 172
Toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
21
Turn left onto SR 26
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
SR 26
22
Continue on South Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Street
23
Turn slight left onto Jackson Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Jackson Street
24
Turn right
178 ft
·
13 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 120 miles from Springfield, IN, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141.1 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 52m
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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, IN
This is one driving day of about 240 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Springfield, 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 I 69 for about 141.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120 mi from Springfield, IN · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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 120 miles from Springfield, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 141.1 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.45 one way
$72.91 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $40.19 | $80.37 |
| premium | $4.80 | $45.31 | $90.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.32 | $106.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72 | 0 | $25.20 | $11.52 |
| Efficient EV | 60 | 0 | $21.00 | $9.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96 | 1 | $33.60 | $15.36 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
8:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 14 to 20 mph
63% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 2:09AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 12:06AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
14 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
4h 42m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Springfield, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 240 miles and takes about 4h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, I 65, I 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120 miles from Springfield, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 240 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 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 172.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 183.5 miles (65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Springfield, IN to Lafayette, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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