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Trip from West Lafayette, IN to Martinsville, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

92.8 mi

149 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m

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

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city in Indiana, USA

West Lafayette, IN

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city in Morgan County, Indiana, United States

Martinsville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Lafayette, IN to Martinsville, IN covers 92.8 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, I 69, I 465 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.3 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.51 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

46.4 miles from West Lafayette, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 48.3 mi 52m
I 69 21.3 mi 24m
I 465 13.7 mi 15m
South Street 2 mi 3m
Union Street 1.6 mi 4m
East Morgan Street 1.4 mi 4m
Old US Highway 231 0.6 mi 1m
North Earl Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 48.3 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette, IN and Martinsville, IN.

1

Start on Northwestern Avenue

42 ft · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue
2

Turn right onto Vine Street

275 ft · 16 sec · Vine Street
3

Turn right onto Wiggins Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Wiggins Street
4

Continue on Old US Highway 231

0.6 mi · 1 min · Old US Highway 231
5

Continue on Union Street

1.6 mi · 4 min · Union Street
6

Turn right onto North Earl Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Earl Avenue
7

Turn left onto South Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · South Street
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
9

Merge onto I 65

42 mi · 45 min · I 65
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

5.9 mi · 6 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
12

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
13

Merge onto I 465

14 mi · 15 min · I 465
14

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 69

21 mi · 24 min · I 69
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 140 Toward SR 44, SR 252
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward SR 44 East
18

Turn right onto Reuben Drive

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Reuben Drive
19

Turn slight left onto East Morgan Street

1.4 mi · 4 min · East Morgan Street
20

Arrive at destination

East Morgan Street

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 46.4 miles from West Lafayette, IN, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.3 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 20 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.4 miles or 56m 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 32m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving West Lafayette, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from West Lafayette, IN

This is one driving day of about 92.8 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from West Lafayette, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 48.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Speedway, IN

46 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

Hamilton, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Zionsville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.4 miles from West Lafayette, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

8Eleven Modern Bistro

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

West Lafayette, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654965126

Visit website

Leaps Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

West Lafayette, Indiana

0.1 mi

Greyhouse Coffee & Supply Co. - West Lafayette

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

West Lafayette, Indiana

0.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Fuel West

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

West Lafayette, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

The Eleventh House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

0.9 mi

Sacred Grounds

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

1.1 mi

8Eleven Modern Bistro

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654965126

Visit website

Leaps Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Inexpensiv

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+17654965123

Visit website

Greyhouse Coffee & Supply Co. - West Lafayette

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17657435316

Visit website

Vienna Espresso Bar & Bakery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+17657434446

Visit website

Town & Gown Bistro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+17652503425

Visit website

City Barbeque

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.4

Whitestown, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13179730430

Visit website

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657427337

Visit website

The Lobby by Greyhouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17657674590

Visit website

Fuel West

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

The Eleventh House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

Visit website

Sacred Grounds

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654298452

Visit website

Wanderlust Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

Jump Start Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17654763454

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 59.6

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Cafe Literato

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

West Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17655883701

Visit website

North End Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654771873

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 59.6

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 90.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Wiggins Street

Turn right onto Wiggins Street

Navigation decision point

6
47.9 mi into trip | ~57m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
53.8 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 465 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
7
68.4 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward I 69 South: Evansville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville
6
90.4 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the exit toward SR 44, SR 252

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

Exit 140 Toward SR 44, SR 252

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.51 one way

$29.02 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.93 $31.86
premium $4.89 $17.86 $35.72
diesel $5.61 $20.49 $40.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.8 0 $9.74 $4.45
Efficient EV 23.2 0 $8.12 $3.71
EV Truck/SUV 37.1 0 $12.99 $5.94

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

West Lafayette, IN

Afternoon in West Lafayette on Saturday

Local time

4:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Martinsville, IN

Afternoon in Martinsville on Saturday

Local time

4:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

13 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

1h 54m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

92.8 mi in 1h 54m, mostly highway — 48.3 mi of that is on I 65.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.3 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Wiggins Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (Wiggins Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.9 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 92.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 48.3 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Martinsville, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Wiggins Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.9 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Martinsville, IN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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