How far is Lafayette, IN from Brookville, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Brookville, IN is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
135.32 mi
02h 56m
Flight
120.22 mi
193.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.22 mi
Kilometers
193.48 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.32 mi
Kilometers
217.78 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookville
Sat, Apr 11, 5:29 PM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Sat, Apr 11, 8:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-11T14:32
Arrive Brookville
Sat, Apr 11, 5:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 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
Lawrence
IN

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

From Lafayette
67.6 mi
01h 28m
To Brookville
67.7 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 East: Brookville Road

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on New Palestine

    14.6 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    51 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    17.9 mi · 27 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    1802 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1249 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    29 mi · 43 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1786 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
69.7 mi · 52%
South Main Street
29 mi · 21%
East Main Street
18 mi · 13%
New Palestine
14.6 mi · 11%
South Street
2.81 mi · 2%
West 3rd Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

42.4 mi · 00h 46m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
01h 28m from Lafayette
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Brookville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Lafayette and 67.7 miles from Brookville.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

14 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Brookville. Straight-line distance: 120.22 mi (193.48 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Brookville

Township in Franklin County, Indiana

Population3,114
Coordinates39.4231100, -85.0127400
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Brookville (-85.01274, 39.42311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.07 L · about $19.99
Round trip
$39.97
10.6 gal · 40.14 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.99 $39.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.54 $45.08
Premium $4.65 $24.67 $49.33
Diesel $5.30 $28.11 $56.22

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Brookville. The current time is 14:32:56.

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.