How far is Lafayette, IN from Cedar Lake, IN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Cedar Lake, IN is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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 46m.
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.
City in Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Cedar Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Cedar Lake.
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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 · 7 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left onto South Street
151 m · 16 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto North 18th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street
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Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway
773 ft · 23 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Turn left onto I 65 North
1374 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
64.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Lowell, Hebron
1818 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East 181st Avenue
4.8 mi · 7 min · East 181st Avenue
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Continue on East Commercial Avenue
2.6 mi · 6 min · East Commercial Avenue
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Continue on West 181st Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 181st Avenue
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Turn right onto Wicker Avenue
5.1 mi · 6 min · Wicker Avenue
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Turn right onto West 141st Avenue
1.5 mi · 6 min · West 141st Avenue
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Turn left onto Lauerman Street
789 ft · 35 sec · Lauerman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lauerman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Cedar Lake.
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 North
Merge slight left
64.2 mi · 01h 09m
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 Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers near Cedar Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Cedar Lake?
The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Lafayette and 42.1 miles from Cedar Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lafayette and Cedar Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers near Cedar Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer
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 Rensselaer.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Kankakee
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Cedar Lake. Straight-line distance: 71.86 mi (115.65 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 Cedar Lake
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 13,588 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647600, -87.4411500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Lake (-87.44115, 41.36476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.20 | $22.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.75 | $31.51 |
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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