How far is Huntingburg, IN from Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Huntingburg, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Morgan County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntingburg and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntingburg and Lafayette.
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Start on the route
6 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
37 m · 6 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
7 mi · 8 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Newton Street
20.4 mi · 24 min · Newton Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue
17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue
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Take the exit right
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
74.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 20 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 Huntingburg and Lafayette.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South John F Kennedy Avenue
Merge slight left
74.5 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntingburg 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 Huntingburg to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Huntingburg and 90.2 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.40 one way or $48.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntingburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Martinsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Martinsville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntingburg and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 146.38 mi (235.58 km).
#1 Huntingburg
City in Dubois County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 6,297 |
| Coordinates | 38.2989400, -86.9550000 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.52 | $55.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.11 | $60.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.32 | $68.63 |
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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