How far is Bremen, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Bremen, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
98.29 mi
01h 49m
Flight
80.64 mi
129.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.64 mi
Kilometers
129.78 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.29 mi
Kilometers
158.18 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 4:13 AM EDT
Return by in Bremen
Thu, Apr 16, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-16T02:24
Arrive Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 4:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bremen
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
Fulton
IN

City in Fulton County, Kentucky, United States

From Bremen
49.1 mi
00h 54m
To Lafayette
49.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Plymouth Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Plymouth Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1881 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac

    2063 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto High Street

    1345 ft · 27 sec · High Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Eel River Avenue

    767 ft · 17 sec · Eel River Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eel River Avenue

    680 ft · 14 sec · Eel River Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1848 ft · 44 sec · East Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Cicott Street

    2449 ft · 49 sec · South Cicott Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    31.4 mi · 39 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Grant Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Douglas Street

    50 m · 13 sec · Douglas Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    56 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen 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
26 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
33.1 mi · 34%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 32%
West Plymouth Street
3.11 mi · 3%
Old State Road 25
2.71 mi · 3%
Schuyler Avenue
1.86 mi · 2%
North 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hoosier Heartland Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

31.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fulton
00h 54m from Bremen
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bremen and 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 Bremen to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Bremen and 49.2 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.09 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bremen and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Fulton

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

75 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

79 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

South Bend station

81 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

85 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 80.64 mi (129.78 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,450
Coordinates41.4464400, -86.1480600
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.148028, 41.446442)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.13 L · about $13.09
Round trip
$26.17
6.94 gal · 26.26 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.09 $26.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.76 $29.52
Premium $4.65 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.30 $18.40 $36.81

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Lafayette. The current time is 02:24:36.

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.