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Trip from Whiting, IN to Lafayette, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

106.3 mi

171 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 1m

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 Whiting, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 106.3 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, Indiana Toll Road, Calumet Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.6 miles on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.62 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

53.2 miles from Whiting, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 106.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 106.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 86.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

754 ft 586 ft

Total Climb

404 ft

Total Descent

290 ft

Highest Point

754 ft

~83.6 mi in

Elevation Range

167 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Sheridan Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 106.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 (Sheridan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles (US 12; US 20 / East 5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Sheridan Avenue

Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

Navigation decision point

7
13.8 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward SR 53: Broadway

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 14B Toward SR 53: Broadway
6
14.2 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 12; US 20 / East 5th Avenue

Turn left onto US 12; US 20 / East 5th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
102.4 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward SR 25: Delphi, Lafayette

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 175 Toward SR 25: Delphi, Lafayette
5
106.3 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway 86.6 mi 1h 35m
Indiana Toll Road 10.1 mi 10m
Calumet Avenue 2.4 mi 4m
Schuyler Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
North 18th Street 1.6 mi 3m
East 5th Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
119th Street 0.7 mi 2m
Broadway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway — 86.6 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

292 ft · 26 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

161 ft · 9 sec · Sheridan Avenue
3

Turn right onto 119th Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · 119th Street
4

Turn left onto US 41

2.4 mi · 4 min · Calumet Avenue
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East
6

Merge onto I 90

10 mi · 10 min · Indiana Toll Road
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 14B Toward SR 53: Broadway Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn right onto SR 53

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Broadway
9

Turn left onto US 12; US 20

1.6 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto I 65

87 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 44 sec
Exit 175 Toward SR 25: Delphi, Lafayette Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue
13

Turn left onto North 18th Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · North 18th Street
14

Turn left onto South Street

494 ft · 13 sec · South Street
15

Turn right onto Grant Street

34 ft · 1 sec · Grant Street
16

Turn right onto Douglas Street

165 ft · 12 sec · Douglas Street
17

Turn left

184 ft · 13 sec
18

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.2 miles from Whiting, IN, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 23 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.2 miles or 1h 4m 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 41m

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 Whiting, 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 Whiting, IN

This is one driving day of about 106.3 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Whiting, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway for about 86.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.2 mi from Whiting, IN · 1h 4m into the drive

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chicago Heights, IL

53 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

Chicago Heights, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shelby, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.2 miles from Whiting, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.6 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.62 one way

$33.24 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.25 $36.49
premium $4.89 $20.46 $40.91
diesel $5.61 $23.47 $46.94

Estimated Tolls: $0.71

Indiana Toll Road (10.1 mi) $0.71

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.9 0 $11.16 $5.10
Efficient EV 26.6 0 $9.30 $4.25
EV Truck/SUV 42.5 0 $14.88 $6.80

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Whiting, IN

Morning in Whiting on Friday

Local time

6:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 to 20 mph 21% 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

Destination

Lafayette, IN

Morning in Lafayette on Friday

Local time

7:37 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

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 6m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Whiting, IN to Lafayette, IN covers 106.3 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, Indiana Toll Road, Calumet Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.2 miles from Whiting, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.62 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 106.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (Sheridan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles (US 12; US 20 / East 5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Whiting, IN to Lafayette, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 586 ft to 754 ft elevation with about 404 ft of total climbing.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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