How far is Lafayette, IN from Brazil, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Brazil, IN is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
71.05 mi
01h 48m
Flight
63.11 mi
101.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.11 mi
Kilometers
101.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.05 mi
Kilometers
114.35 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brazil
Wed, Apr 15, 1:28 AM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 3:16 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 Brazil
Wed, Apr 15, 1:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
New Market
IN

Town in Montgomery County, Indiana, United States

From Lafayette
35.5 mi
00h 54m
To Brazil
35.5 mi
00h 54m

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
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Douglas Street

    151 m · 25 sec · Douglas Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto South 18th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 18th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Teal Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Teal Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old US Highway 231

    1 km · 1 min · Old US Highway 231

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West South Boulevard

    13.2 mi · 20 min · West South Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1853 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    22.7 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East National Avenue

    12 m · 1 sec · East National Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East National Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West South Boulevard
13.2 mi · 19%
Main Street
2.66 mi · 4%
South 18th Street
1.43 mi · 2%
Teal Road
1.03 mi · 1%
Old US Highway 231
0.65 mi · 1%
Douglas Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

25.5 mi · 00h 38m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Market
00h 54m from Lafayette
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Lafayette and 35.5 miles from Brazil.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 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 Brazil.

Stop Ideas Near New Market

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

10 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

14 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

52 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

64 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Brazil. Straight-line distance: 63.11 mi (101.56 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Brazil

City in Indiana, United States

Population7,990
Coordinates39.5236500, -87.1250200
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Brazil (-87.12502, 39.52365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.49 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.93
5.02 gal · 18.98 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.47 $18.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.68 $21.35
Premium $4.65 $11.68 $23.36
Diesel $5.30 $13.31 $26.63

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 Brazil. The current time is 23:40:05.

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.