How far is Beech Grove, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Beech Grove, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.12 mi
01h 15m
Flight
63.47 mi
102.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.47 mi
Kilometers
102.14 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.12 mi
Kilometers
111.24 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Tue, May 26, 5:44 PM EDT
Return by in Beech Grove
Tue, May 26, 6:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beech Grove
2026-05-26T16:28
Arrive Lafayette
Tue, May 26, 5:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beech Grove
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
Lebanon
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Beech Grove
34.5 mi
00h 37m
To Lafayette
34.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beech Grove and Lafayette.

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Avenue

    33 m · 7 sec · North 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    101 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 8th Avenue

    672 ft · 34 sec · North 8th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Albany Street

    2976 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Churchman Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Churchman Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Churchman Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Churchman Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Churchman Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Churchman Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Raymond Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Raymond Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North

    1487 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville

    1275 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    828 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on South Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Jackson Street

    644 ft · 30 sec · Jackson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    54 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
32.5 mi · 47%
US 52 West
30.3 mi · 44%
South Street
2.69 mi · 4%
Churchman Avenue
1.37 mi · 2%
East Raymond Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Albany Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

29.9 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
63.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
00h 37m from Beech Grove
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beech Grove and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beech Grove to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Beech Grove and 34.6 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beech Grove and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lebanon, 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 Lebanon.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

37 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

41 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

55 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beech Grove and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 63.47 mi (102.14 km).

Beech Grove

#1 Beech Grove

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Population14,898
Coordinates39.7219900, -86.0899800
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: North 7th Avenue (-86.089788, 39.72199)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.23 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.88 gal · 18.46 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.38 $20.75
Premium $4.65 $11.36 $22.71
Diesel $5.30 $12.94 $25.88

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Beech Grove and Lafayette. The current time is 16:28:09.

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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.