How far is Huntertown, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Huntertown, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.85 mi
02h 13m
Flight
105.22 mi
169.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.22 mi
Kilometers
169.34 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.85 mi
Kilometers
197.71 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Huntertown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntertown
2026-04-22T22:41
Arrive Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntertown
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
Peru
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Huntertown
61.6 mi
01h 06m
To Lafayette
61.3 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lima Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lima Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Lima Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lima Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis

    1482 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward West Lafayette Center Road

    1 km · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Lafayette Center Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Center Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East 900 North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 900 North

  10. 10

    Turn left

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Wabash Road

    44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wabash Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wabash Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Logansport Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Logansport Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    35 mi · 44 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Grant Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Douglas Street

    50 m · 13 sec · Douglas Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    56 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntertown and Lafayette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wabash Road
46.2 mi · 38%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
35.4 mi · 29%
I 69 South
14.1 mi · 11%
Lima Road
6.75 mi · 5%
Lafayette Center Road
1.98 mi · 2%
Schuyler Avenue
1.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Wabash Road

Continue on Wabash Road

44.6 mi · 00h 56m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
105.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peru
01h 06m from Huntertown
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Huntertown and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Peru is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Huntertown and 61.3 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Huntertown and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Peru

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

79 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

94 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

103 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Elkhart station

103 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntertown and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 105.22 mi (169.34 km).

Huntertown

#1 Huntertown

Town in Allen County, Indiana, United States

Population6,874
Coordinates41.2283800, -85.1724700
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.17247, 41.228294)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.41 L · about $16.37
Round trip
$32.73
8.68 gal · 32.82 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.37 $32.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.46 $36.92
Premium $4.65 $20.20 $40.40
Diesel $5.30 $23.02 $46.04

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntertown and Lafayette. The current time is 22:41:14.

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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.