How far is Elwood, IN from Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Elwood, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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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 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Clinton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elwood and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elwood and Lafayette.
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Start on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on East 150 South
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 150 South
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Continue on State Road 28
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 28
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Continue on East 150 South
4 mi · 6 min · East 150 South
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Old State Road 28
1.1 km · 1 min · West Old State Road 28
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Continue on West 200 South
3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South
28 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
693 ft · 13 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South
42 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
734 ft · 14 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South
49 m · 3 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
6.1 mi · 9 min · West 200 South
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Continue on County Road 100 South
7.8 mi · 12 min · County Road 100 South
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At the end of the road, turn right
2657 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto East County Road 50 South
2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 South
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Continue on East Wabash Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street
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Turn slight right
66 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Hoke Avenue
55 m · 8 sec · South Hoke Avenue
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto Walnut Avenue
7.3 mi · 11 min · Walnut Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
1275 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left
828 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on South Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street
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Turn slight left onto Jackson Street
644 ft · 30 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right
54 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 Elwood and Lafayette.
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.
Walnut Avenue
Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elwood to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Michigantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Elwood and 30.7 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Michigantown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Kempton Town Hall Community Center
Sheridan Clerk Treasurer and Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Michigantown.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elwood and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 55.26 mi (88.94 km).
#1 Elwood
City in Indiana
| Population | 8,379 |
| Coordinates | 40.2769800, -85.8419200 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.19 | $18.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.05 | $20.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.46 | $22.91 |
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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