How far is Huntington, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Huntington, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 88.2 miles (142 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.24 mi
01h 33m
Flight
79.09 mi
127.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.09 mi
Kilometers
127.28 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.24 mi
Kilometers
142.01 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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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 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Tue, May 12, 8:25 PM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Tue, May 12, 9:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-05-12T18:52
Arrive Lafayette
Tue, May 12, 8:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
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
Onward
IN

Human settlement in Cass County, Indiana, United States of America

From Huntington
44.1 mi
00h 46m
To Lafayette
44.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street

    34 m · 9 sec · Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Park Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Park Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Wabash Road

    44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wabash Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wabash Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Logansport Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Logansport Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    35 mi · 44 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Grant Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Douglas Street

    50 m · 13 sec · Douglas Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    56 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wabash Road
46.1 mi · 52%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
35.4 mi · 40%
West Park Drive
1.94 mi · 2%
Schuyler Avenue
1.86 mi · 2%
North 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2%
Logansport Bypass
1.07 mi · 1%
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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
79.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onward
00h 46m from Huntington
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Huntington and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.2 miles (142 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Onward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Huntington and 44.2 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntington and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Onward

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

67 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

85 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

91 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

94 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 79.09 mi (127.28 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

City in Indiana

Population17,052
Coordinates40.8831000, -85.4974800
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street (-85.49758, 40.883046)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.79 L · about $11.73
Round trip
$23.46
6.22 gal · 23.58 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.73 $23.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.23 $26.45
Premium $4.65 $14.47 $28.95
Diesel $5.30 $16.50 $32.99

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Lafayette. The current time is 18:52:15.

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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.