How far is Greene, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Greene, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.85 mi
02h 03m
Flight
93.39 mi
150.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.39 mi
Kilometers
150.3 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.85 mi
Kilometers
159.08 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Greene
Wed, Apr 15, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greene
2026-04-14T22:00
Arrive Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greene
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
Tipton
IN

County seat of Tipton County, Indiana, United States

From Greene
52.9 mi
01h 01m
To Lafayette
46 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 200 South

    126 m · 19 sec · West 200 South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Como Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · South Como Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East County Road 600 North

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East County Road 600 North

  5. 5

    Continue on East 600 North

    10 mi · 15 min · East 600 North

  6. 6

    Continue on East County Road 600 North

    7.3 mi · 11 min · East County Road 600 North

  7. 7

    Continue on 1200 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · 1200 North

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East 150 South

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East 150 South

  10. 10

    Continue on State Road 28

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 28

  11. 11

    Continue on East 150 South

    4 mi · 6 min · East 150 South

  12. 12

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Old State Road 28

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Old State Road 28

  14. 14

    Continue on West 200 South

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South

    28 m · 2 sec · West 200 South

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    693 ft · 13 sec · West 200 South

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South

    42 m · 2 sec · West 200 South

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    734 ft · 14 sec · West 200 South

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South

    49 m · 3 sec · West 200 South

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    6.1 mi · 9 min · West 200 South

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 100 South

    7.8 mi · 12 min · County Road 100 South

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2657 ft · 51 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East County Road 50 South

    2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 South

  24. 24

    Continue on East Wabash Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto South Hoke Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Hoke Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Walnut Avenue

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Walnut Avenue

  29. 29

    Take the ramp right

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 15 min

  31. 31

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

    1275 ft · 29 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left

    828 ft · 24 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on South Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto Jackson Street

    644 ft · 30 sec · Jackson Street

  35. 35

    Turn right

    54 m · 13 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greene 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
36 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walnut Avenue
21.3 mi · 22%
East County Road 600 North
10 mi · 10%
East 600 North
9.97 mi · 10%
West 200 South
9.95 mi · 10%
County Road 100 South
7.79 mi · 8%
1200 North
6.06 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

15.1 mi · 00h 17m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
93.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tipton
01h 01m from Greene
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greene and Chance Light Rain near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Tipton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Greene and 46 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greene and Chance Light Rain near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Tipton

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

59 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

74 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greene and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 93.39 mi (150.3 km).

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#1 Greene

Unincorporated community in Jay County, Indiana

Population3,260
Coordinates40.4083800, -85.0999700
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: West 200 South (-85.099972, 40.408453)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.32
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.16 $26.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.84 $29.69
Premium $4.65 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $5.30 $18.51 $37.02

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Greene and Lafayette. The current time is 22:00:45.

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.