How far is Lafayette, IN from Chesterton, IN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Chesterton, IN is about 60 miles (96.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Chesterton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Chesterton.
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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 · 4 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto South Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
1898 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
42.4 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue
2054 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Carmel
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
2470 ft · 1 min · North Keystone Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 96th Street
526 ft · 30 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1236 ft · 31 sec · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
25 m · 5 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1254 ft · 33 sec · East 96th Street
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Turn right
574 ft · 42 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Chesterton.
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 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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesterton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Chesterton?
The road trip is about 60 miles (96.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Lafayette and 30 miles from Chesterton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesterton.
Stop Ideas Near Pike
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 Pike.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Chesterton. Straight-line distance: 52.18 mi (83.97 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 Chesterton
Town in the U.
| Population | 14,232 |
| Coordinates | 39.9289300, -86.1208200 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterton (-86.12082, 39.92893)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.24 | $22.49 |
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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