How far is Cicero, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Cicero, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
56.43 mi
01h 18m
Flight
49.74 mi
80.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.74 mi
Kilometers
80.05 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.43 mi
Kilometers
90.82 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Cicero
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cicero
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cicero
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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Cicero
28.2 mi
00h 39m
To Lafayette
28.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW
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 Cicero and Lafayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Brinton Street

    11 m · 4 sec · East Brinton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Peru Street

    3087 ft · 60 sec · South Peru Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Jackson Street

    1586 ft · 32 sec · West Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East 236th Street

    5.7 mi · 10 min · East 236th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East 236th Street

    667 ft · 13 sec · East 236th Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on 236th Street

    4 mi · 7 min · 236th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East 10th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East 10th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on IN-47

    14.5 mi · 26 min · IN-47

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    786 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Chicago

    1047 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    25.6 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

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

    1275 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    828 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on South Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Jackson Street

    644 ft · 30 sec · Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    54 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
25.8 mi · 46%
IN-47
14.7 mi · 26%
East 236th Street
5.85 mi · 10%
236th Street
3.96 mi · 7%
South Street
2.69 mi · 5%
East 10th Street
2.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Chicago

Merge slight left

25.6 mi · 00h 28m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
49.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
00h 39m from Cicero
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cicero 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 Cicero to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Cicero and 28.2 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cicero and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cicero and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 49.74 mi (80.05 km).

Cicero

#1 Cicero

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,999
Coordinates40.1239300, -86.0133200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Brinton Street (-86.013321, 40.123843)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.54 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$15.01
3.98 gal · 15.08 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.50 $15.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.46 $16.93
Premium $4.65 $9.26 $18.52
Diesel $5.30 $10.55 $21.11

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 Cicero and Lafayette. The current time is 22:45:34.

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.