How far is Angola, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Angola, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129 miles (207.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
155.5 mi
02h 39m
Flight
129 mi
207.61 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129 mi
Kilometers
207.61 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.5 mi
Kilometers
250.25 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Angola
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Angola
2026-04-22T23:24
Arrive Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Angola
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lagro
IN

Township in Wabash County, Indiana

From Angola
78 mi
01h 19m
To Lafayette
77.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Angola and Lafayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Angola and Lafayette.

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    105 m · 29 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1490 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    50.8 mi · 56 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward West Lafayette Center Road

    1 km · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Lafayette Center Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Center Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East 900 North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 900 North

  8. 8

    Turn left

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Wabash Road

    44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wabash Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wabash Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Logansport Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Logansport Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    35 mi · 44 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Grant Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Douglas Street

    50 m · 13 sec · Douglas Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    56 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Angola and Lafayette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Public Square
53.5 mi · 34%
Wabash Road
46.2 mi · 30%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
35.4 mi · 23%
Lafayette Center Road
1.98 mi · 1%
Schuyler Avenue
1.86 mi · 1%
East 900 North
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Public Square

Merge slight left

50.8 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
129 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lagro
01h 19m from Angola
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Angola and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Angola to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lagro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Angola and 77.5 miles from Lafayette.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 129 miles (207.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Angola and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Lagro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lagro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lagro.

RAIL

Waterloo

89 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

96 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

105 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

109 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Angola and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 129 mi (207.61 km).

Angola

#1 Angola

City in Indiana, United States

Population8,827
Coordinates41.6347700, -84.9994100
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Public Square (-84.999477, 41.634725)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.77 L · about $20.70
Round trip
$41.41
10.98 gal · 41.54 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.70 $41.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.35 $46.70
Premium $4.65 $25.55 $51.10
Diesel $5.30 $29.12 $58.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Angola and Lafayette. The current time is 23:24:07.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.