How far is Lafayette, IN from Bloomfield, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Bloomfield, IN is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.95 mi
02h 46m
Flight
96.08 mi
154.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.08 mi
Kilometers
154.62 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.95 mi
Kilometers
225.23 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomfield
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 5:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-14T23:40
Arrive Bloomfield
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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

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
Hendricks
IN

County in Indiana, United States

From Lafayette
70 mi
01h 23m
To Bloomfield
70 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    1898 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    42.4 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 445

    1628 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    11.9 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    25 m · 3 sec · North Washington Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
58.8 mi · 42%
I 65 South
48.6 mi · 35%
SR 445
15.1 mi · 11%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 10%
South Street
2.81 mi · 2%
Douglas Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Continue straight

47.5 mi · 00h 53m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
96.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hendricks
01h 23m from Lafayette
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Lafayette and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Hendricks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Lafayette and 70 miles from Bloomfield.

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

The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lafayette and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bloomfield.

Stop Ideas Near Hendricks

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hendricks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hendricks.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

17 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

87 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 96.08 mi (154.62 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Bloomfield

Town in Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana, USA

Population2,394
Coordinates39.0269900, -86.9375100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Bloomfield (-86.93751, 39.02699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.69 L · about $18.63
Round trip
$37.26
9.88 gal · 37.38 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.63 $37.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.01 $42.02
Premium $4.65 $22.99 $45.98
Diesel $5.30 $26.20 $52.40

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Bloomfield. The current time is 23:40:00.

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.