How far is Georgetown, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Georgetown, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
112.8 mi
02h 15m
Flight
96.76 mi
155.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.76 mi
Kilometers
155.72 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.8 mi
Kilometers
181.53 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Fri, Nov 6, 6:49 PM EST
Return by in Georgetown
Fri, Nov 6, 9:05 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-11-06T16:33
Arrive Lafayette
Fri, Nov 6, 6:49 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:30 PM EST
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 Georgetown
56.2 mi
01h 08m
To Lafayette
56.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
51°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    103 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    79 m · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    45 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on East Cypress Circle

    778 ft · 39 sec · East Cypress Circle

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cypress Drive

    130 m · 21 sec · Cypress Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Winterberry Drive

    822 ft · 41 sec · Winterberry Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cleveland Road

    2406 ft · 52 sec · Cleveland Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ironwood Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ironwood Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Bend Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Bend Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on North Eddy Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Eddy Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on South Eddy Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Eddy Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Sample Street

    1590 ft · 48 sec · East Sample Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Michigan Street

    2 mi · 5 min · South Michigan Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    38 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    3118 ft · 1 min · South Michigan Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Michigan Street

    25.1 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

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

    2063 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 32 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto High Street

    1345 ft · 27 sec · High Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Eel River Avenue

    767 ft · 17 sec · Eel River Avenue

  24. 24

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

    680 ft · 14 sec · Eel River Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1848 ft · 44 sec · East Market Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Cicott Street

    2449 ft · 49 sec · South Cicott Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  28. 28

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

    31.4 mi · 39 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Grant Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Douglas Street

    50 m · 13 sec · Douglas Street

  36. 36

    Turn left

    56 m · 13 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown 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
37 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Michigan Street
44.8 mi · 40%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 28%
Old State Road 25
2.71 mi · 2%
Schuyler Avenue
1.86 mi · 2%
Ironwood Road
1.63 mi · 1%
North 18th Street
1.6 mi · 1%
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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
96.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fulton
01h 08m from Georgetown
Leave By
1:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Partly Sunny near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 56.2 miles from Georgetown and 56.5 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.79 one way or $29.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Georgetown and Partly Sunny 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 Georgetown and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 96.76 mi (155.72 km).

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#1 Georgetown

Georgetown is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7294900, -86.2283400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.227605, 41.729169)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.07 L · about $14.79
Round trip
$29.58
7.96 gal · 30.14 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $14.79 $29.58
Mid-grade $4.32 $17.21 $34.41
Premium $4.85 $19.29 $38.57
Diesel $6.71 $26.71 $53.43

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Lafayette. The current time is 16:33:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.