Origin
Stony Creek, IN
Night in Stony Creek on Friday
Local time
9:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Stony Creek, IN to Lafayette, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
120.4 mi
194 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stony Creek, IN
David Kanigan
Lafayette, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stony Creek, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 120.4 miles and takes about 2h 58m 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 Zimmer Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.9 miles on Hoosier Heartland Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.82 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
60.2 miles from Stony Creek, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 120.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 58m drive with frequent turns across 120.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East County Line Road; South 1200 West.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East County Line Road; South 1200 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 42 / County Road 42): Navigation decision point; at 80.8 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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East County Line Road; South 1200 West
Turn left onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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CR 42 / County Road 42
Turn right onto CR 42 / County Road 42
Navigation decision point
5
80.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
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High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
5
81.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
|
BUS US 24 / Eel River Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto BUS US 24 / Eel River Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
120.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 58m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hoosier Heartland Highway | 31.9 mi | 40m |
| South Zimmer Road | 24.2 mi | 36m |
| Main Street | 21.8 mi | 31m |
| SR 15 | 20.2 mi | 30m |
| County Road 42 | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Old State Road 25 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Schuyler Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Winona Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Hoosier Heartland Highway
— 31.9 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stony Creek, IN and Lafayette, IN.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East County Line Road; South 1200 West
3
Turn right onto CR 42
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 42
4
Continue on CR 42
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lincoln Street
5
Continue on CR 42
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 42
6
Turn left onto CR 142
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 142
7
Turn right onto CR 29
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 29
8
Turn left onto SR 15
20 mi
·
30 min
·
SR 15
9
Turn right onto SR 15
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Winona Avenue
10
Turn left onto SR 25
24 mi
·
36 min
·
South Zimmer Road
11
Turn right onto SR 14; SR 25
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
East 9th Street
12
Continue on SR 14; SR 25
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
602 East 9th Street
13
Turn left onto SR 14; SR 25
22 mi
·
31 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on SR 25
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Michigan Avenue
15
Continue on SR 25
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
North 6th Street
16
Turn right onto High Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
High Street
17
Continue on Eel River Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Eel River Avenue
18
At end of road, turn right onto BUS US 24
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Eel River Avenue
19
Turn right onto BUS US 24
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Market Street
20
Turn left onto South Cicott Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Cicott Street
21
Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old State Road 25
22
At end of road, turn left onto SR 25
31 mi
·
39 min
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
23
Enter roundabout onto SR 25
237 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
24
Continue on SR 25
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
25
Continue on Schuyler Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Schuyler Avenue
26
Turn left onto North 18th Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North 18th Street
27
Turn left onto South Street
494 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Street
28
Turn right onto Grant Street
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grant Street
29
Turn right onto Douglas Street
165 ft
·
12 sec
·
Douglas Street
30
Turn left
184 ft
·
13 sec
31
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 60.2 miles from Stony Creek, IN, or about 1h 32m 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 26 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.2 miles or 1h 32m 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 28m
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 Stony Creek, 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 Stony Creek, IN
This is one driving day of about 120.4 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Stony Creek, 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 60.2 mi from Stony Creek, IN · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.2 miles from Stony Creek, 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
$18.82 one way
$37.65 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.67 | $41.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.58 | $53.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.64 | $5.78 |
| Efficient EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.54 | $4.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.86 | $7.71 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Night in Lafayette on Friday
Local time
9:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Tippecanoe, IN
60 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
5 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 58m 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 Stony Creek, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 120.4 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hoosier Heartland Highway, South Zimmer Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.2 miles from Stony Creek, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.82 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 58m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East County Line Road; South 1200 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (CR 42 / County Road 42): Navigation decision point; at 80.8 miles (High Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Stony Creek, IN to Lafayette, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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