How far is Lafayette, IN from Corydon, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Corydon, IN is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.91 mi
03h 44m
Flight
157.56 mi
253.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.56 mi
Kilometers
253.57 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.91 mi
Kilometers
313.68 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corydon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-23T02:29
Arrive Corydon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Edinburgh
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Lafayette
97.5 mi
01h 52m
To Corydon
97.4 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    14.2 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 135: Corydon

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 135: Corydon

    109 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto State Road 135

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Road 135

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1081 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1222 ft · 56 sec · East Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Maple Street

    14 m · 2 sec · North Maple Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
106 mi · 55%
I 65 South
59.8 mi · 31%
I 64 West
16.4 mi · 8%
I 265 West
6.63 mi · 3%
South Street
2.81 mi · 1%
State Road 135
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

104 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
157.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
01h 52m from Lafayette
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lafayette and Sunny near Corydon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.5 miles from Lafayette and 97.4 miles from Corydon.

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

The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Corydon.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

48 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Corydon. Straight-line distance: 157.56 mi (253.57 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Corydon

Town in Indiana

Population3,181
Coordinates38.2120100, -86.1219200
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Corydon (-86.12192, 38.21201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.04 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.89
13.76 gal · 52.08 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.94 $51.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.26 $58.52
Premium $4.65 $32.02 $64.04
Diesel $5.30 $36.49 $72.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Corydon. The current time is 02:29:15.

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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.