How far is Brookville, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Brookville, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
135.09 mi
02h 57m
Flight
120.22 mi
193.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.22 mi
Kilometers
193.48 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.09 mi
Kilometers
217.4 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Sat, Apr 11, 6:58 PM EDT
Return by in Brookville
Sat, Apr 11, 9:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookville
2026-04-11T16:00
Arrive Lafayette
Sat, Apr 11, 6:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookville
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
Lawrence
IN

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

From Brookville
67.5 mi
01h 28m
To Lafayette
67.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1786 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Metamora Road

    29 mi · 43 min · Metamora Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1249 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street

    1802 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on United States Highway 52

    17.9 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    48 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    14.3 mi · 22 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 465 North, US 52 West

    2134 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago

    5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

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

    1275 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    828 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on South Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Jackson Street

    644 ft · 30 sec · Jackson Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    54 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookville 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
30.3 mi · 22%
Metamora Road
29 mi · 21%
United States Highway 52
17.9 mi · 13%
I 865 West
17.2 mi · 13%
East Main Street
14.4 mi · 11%
I-465 WB
11.7 mi · 9%
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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
01h 28m from Brookville
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookville and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Brookville and 67.6 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookville and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

14 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookville and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 120.22 mi (193.48 km).

Brookville

#1 Brookville

Township in Franklin County, Indiana

Population3,114
Coordinates39.4231100, -85.0127400
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookville (-85.01274, 39.42311)
End: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.04 L · about $17.99
Round trip
$35.98
9.54 gal · 36.08 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.99 $35.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.29 $40.57
Premium $4.65 $22.20 $44.40
Diesel $5.30 $25.30 $50.60

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookville and Lafayette. The current time is 16:00:47.

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.