How far is Lafayette, IN from Berne, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Berne, IN is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
116.26 mi
02h 36m
Flight
102.36 mi
164.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.36 mi
Kilometers
164.73 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.26 mi
Kilometers
187.1 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berne
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-23T08:04
Arrive Berne
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Swayzee
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Lafayette
58 mi
01h 18m
To Berne
58.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Douglas Street

    50 m · 8 sec · Douglas Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    11 m · 4 sec · Grant Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    7 mi · 8 min · Strawtown Pike

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    110 m · 7 sec · East 29th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Adams Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Adams Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sears Drive

    2455 ft · 34 sec · Sears Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East 4th Street

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East North 00 South

    31.2 mi · 36 min · East North 00 South

  13. 13

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1178 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Street
60.3 mi · 52%
East North 00 South
31.2 mi · 27%
Strawtown Pike
7.02 mi · 6%
East 4th Street
5.36 mi · 5%
South Washington Street
1.77 mi · 2%
South Adams Street
1.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Street

Continue straight

57.5 mi · 01h 24m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
102.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swayzee
01h 18m from Lafayette
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Berne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Swayzee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Lafayette and 58.2 miles from Berne.

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

The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Swayzee

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

88 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

91 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

103 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

105 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Berne. Straight-line distance: 102.36 mi (164.73 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Berne

#2 Berne

City in Indiana, United States

Population4,262
Coordinates40.6578200, -84.9519100
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Berne (-84.95191, 40.65782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.53 L · about $15.46
Round trip
$30.92
8.2 gal · 31.06 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.46 $30.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.44 $34.87
Premium $4.65 $19.08 $38.16
Diesel $5.30 $21.75 $43.49

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 Lafayette and Berne. The current time is 08:04:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.