How far is DeMotte, IN from Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from DeMotte, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeMotte and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeMotte and Lafayette.
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Start on North Halleck Street
2116 ft · 1 min · North Halleck Street
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Continue on South Halleck Street
2497 ft · 46 sec · South Halleck Street
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Continue on North State Road 10
2.6 mi · 4 min · North State Road 10
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Continue on West State Road 10
3.5 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10
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Take the ramp left
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
53.9 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Delphi, Lafayette
1911 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Turn left onto North 18th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street
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Turn left onto South Street
151 m · 14 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Grant Street
11 m · 2 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Douglas Street
50 m · 13 sec · Douglas Street
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Turn left
56 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between DeMotte and Lafayette.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West State Road 10
Merge slight left
53.9 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving DeMotte and Sunny near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from DeMotte to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from DeMotte and 32.7 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between DeMotte and Lafayette, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around DeMotte and Sunny near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Remington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Remington.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeMotte and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 56.38 mi (90.73 km).
#1 DeMotte
City in Jasper County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,814 |
| Coordinates | 41.1950400, -87.1986400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
| Population | 71,484 |
| Coordinates | 40.4167000, -86.8752900 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.67 | $17.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.70 | $21.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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