How far is Lafayette, IN from Avon, IN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Avon, IN is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Avon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Avon.
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Start on the route
56 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Douglas Street
50 m · 8 sec · Douglas Street
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Turn left onto Grant Street
11 m · 4 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto South Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
1898 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 267 South: Brownsburg, Albert Street, White Drive
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Brownsburg
557 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto State Road 267
8.1 mi · 14 min · State Road 267
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Continue on North Green Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Green Street
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Turn straight onto North Green Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Green Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Avenue
25 m · 5 sec · Avon Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Avon Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Avenue
39 m · 4 sec · Avon Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Avon Avenue
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Turn right onto Rockville Road
14 m · 1 sec · Rockville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Avon.
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 65 South
Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Avon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Avon?
The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Lafayette and 28.5 miles from Avon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Avon.
Stop Ideas Near Pike
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 Pike.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Avon. Straight-line distance: 51.7 mi (83.21 km).
#1 Lafayette
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
| Population | 71,484 |
| Coordinates | 40.4167000, -86.8752900 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avon
Town in Indiana
| Population | 19,361 |
| Coordinates | 39.7628200, -86.3997200 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avon (-86.39972, 39.76282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.35 | $18.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
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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