How far is Bloomfield, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 113 miles (181.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
113.02 mi
02h 16m
Flight
96.08 mi
154.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.08 mi
Kilometers
154.62 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.02 mi
Kilometers
181.89 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Wed, Apr 15, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-04-15T01:17
Arrive Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
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
Hendricks
IN

County in Indiana, United States

From Bloomfield
70.1 mi
01h 08m
To Lafayette
42.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    25 m · 10 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    11.9 mi · 18 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    143 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

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

    1275 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    828 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on South Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Jackson Street

    644 ft · 30 sec · Jackson Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    54 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
70.2 mi · 62%
US 52 West
30.3 mi · 27%
I 65 North
19 mi · 17%
I 465 West
14.6 mi · 13%
South Street
2.69 mi · 2%
SR 26
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

57.9 mi · 01h 04m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
96.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hendricks
01h 08m from Bloomfield
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely leaving Bloomfield and Light Rain Likely near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113 miles (181.9 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Hendricks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Bloomfield and 42.9 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely around Bloomfield and Light Rain Likely near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Hendricks

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hendricks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

17 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

87 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 96.08 mi (154.62 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

Town in Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana, USA

Population2,394
Coordinates39.0269900, -86.9375100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Street (-86.937338, 39.026987)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.1 L · about $15.05
Round trip
$30.09
7.98 gal · 30.2 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.05 $30.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.97 $33.94
Premium $4.65 $18.57 $37.14
Diesel $5.30 $21.16 $42.33

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and Lafayette. The current time is 01:17:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.