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Trip from Springfield, IN to West Lafayette, IN

Drive Time

4h 46m

Distance

208.1 mi

335 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 33m ★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, IN to West Lafayette, IN covers 208.1 miles and takes about 4h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 41, South Forest Avenue, SR 47 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.9 miles on US 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.61 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

104 miles from Springfield, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 46m highway drive covering 208.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 41 and South Forest Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.9 miles on US 41.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 87.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and South Forest Avenue. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13 miles in near SR 68; SR 165 / St Francis.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 208.1 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 13 miles (SR 68; SR 165 / St Francis): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 66.5 miles (US 41; US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
13 mi into trip | ~27m in | SR 68; SR 165 / St Francis

At end of road, turn left onto SR 68; SR 165 / St Francis

Navigation decision point

5
27 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward US 41 North: Terre Haute

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 25B Toward US 41 North: Terre Haute
5
66.5 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | US 41; US 150

Take the exit onto US 41; US 150 toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
5
132.4 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in

Take the exit toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
6
207.7 mi into trip | ~4h 44m in | East State Street

Turn left onto East State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Springfield, IN to West Lafayette, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Linton along the way.

Linton

132.4 mi in | ~2h 50m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 41 87.9 mi 1h 46m
South Forest Avenue 24.1 mi 36m
SR 47 13.2 mi 19m
I 64 12.8 mi 13m
South Washington Street 11.7 mi 17m
Base Line Road 11.1 mi 16m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 10.7 mi 11m
North Springfield Road 7.6 mi 18m
Longest stretch: US 41 — 87.9 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, IN and West 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

13 mi · 13 min · I 64
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 25B Toward US 41 North: Terre Haute
11

Merge onto US 41

39 mi · 46 min · US 41
12

Take the exit onto US 41; US 150

49 mi · 1 hr · US 41; US 150
Toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec
Toward SR 641 North
14

Continue on SR 641

5.5 mi · 6 min · SR 641
15

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 58 sec
Toward I-70 East: Indianapolis
16

Merge onto I 70

11 mi · 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
18

Turn left onto SR 59

3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 59
19

Continue on SR 59

24 mi · 36 min · South Forest Avenue
20

At end of road, turn right onto SR 59; SR 236

2.6 mi · 3 min · SR 59; SR 236
21

Turn left onto SR 59

2.7 mi · 4 min · SR 59
22

Turn left onto SR 59

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Cross Street
23

Turn right onto SR 47

13 mi · 19 min · SR 47
24

Turn left onto US 231; SR 32; SR 47

12 mi · 17 min · South Washington Street
25

Continue on US 231

449 ft · 7 sec · Holden Street
26

Turn slight left onto US 231

340 ft · 5 sec · North Main Street
27

Continue on US 231

1.6 mi · 2 min · Base Line Road
28

Continue on US 231

4.0 mi · 5 min · Base Line Rd
29

Continue on US 231

9.6 mi · 14 min · Base Line Road
30

Turn right onto South River Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · South River Road
31

Enter roundabout onto South River Road

188 ft · 7 sec · South River Road
32

Continue on South River Road

0.3 mi · 47 sec · South River Road
33

Turn left onto East State Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · East State Street
Use the left lane.
34

Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Northwestern Avenue
35

Arrive at destination

Northwestern Avenue

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 104 miles from Springfield, IN, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.9 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 104 miles or 2h 17m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Lafayette, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Springfield, 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 Springfield, IN

This is one driving day of about 208.1 miles and 4h 46m.

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 US 41 for about 87.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 104 mi from Springfield, IN · 2h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

104 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

Plainfield, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 104 miles from Springfield, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.9 miles.

Arriving in West Lafayette, IN

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 64.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.61 one way

$63.22 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $34.84 $69.69
premium $4.80 $39.29 $78.57
diesel $5.64 $46.23 $92.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Lafayette - Tesla Supercharger

Lafayette, IN

Tesla

24 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Terre Haute, IN

Tesla

23 DCFC

Mach 1 - Tesla Supercharger

Haubstadt, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Terre Haute, IN Rechargery @ Casey's - S 3rd St

Terre Haute, IN

IONNA

8 DCFC

Flying J 647

Haubstadt, IN

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Princeton

Princeton, IN

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Walmart 4235 (Terre Haute, IN)

Terre Haute, IN

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Walmart 1547 (Lafayette, IN)

Lafayette, IN

Electrify America

4 DCFC

EV Connect: 7 ChargePoint Network: 7 Tesla: 3 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 62.4 0 $21.85 $9.99
Efficient EV 52 0 $18.21 $8.32
EV Truck/SUV 83.2 1 $29.13 $13.32

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Springfield, IN

Morning in Springfield on Monday

Local time

6:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Lafayette, IN

Morning in West Lafayette on Monday

Local time

7:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

27 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 46m 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 West Lafayette, IN covers 208.1 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 41, South Forest Avenue, SR 47. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104 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 $31.61 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 208.1 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 13 miles (SR 68; SR 165 / St Francis): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 66.5 miles (US 41; US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Springfield, IN to West Lafayette, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Linton along the way.

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