How far is Greensburg, IN from Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Greensburg, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
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.
Included town in Indianapolis
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensburg and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensburg and Lafayette.
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Start on the route
51 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
17 m · 3 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
125 m · 14 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West North Street
125 m · 10 sec · West North Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
38 m · 3 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn slight left onto North Michigan Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Michigan Avenue
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
1220 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
38.6 mi · 42 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Continue on Cruse Street
129 m · 14 sec · Cruse Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
111 m · 16 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto Dickson Street
526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street
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Turn left onto East Ohio Street
39 m · 6 sec · East Ohio Street
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Turn right onto Dickson Street
542 ft · 22 sec · Dickson Street
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Turn left onto East New York Street
647 ft · 26 sec · East New York Street
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
1019 ft · 27 sec · North Pine Street
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Take the ramp straight
38 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
29.9 mi · 32 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 Greensburg and Lafayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 West
Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
38.6 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greensburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensburg to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Wynnedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Greensburg and 59.9 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Greensburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Wynnedale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wynnedale.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensburg and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 104.92 mi (168.85 km).
#1 Greensburg
City in Indiana
| Population | 11,984 |
| Coordinates | 39.3372700, -85.4835800 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $3.86 | $15.76 | $31.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.18 | $36.35 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $20.35 | $40.70 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $27.01 | $54.03 |
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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