How far is Lafayette, IN from Crawfordsville, IN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Crawfordsville, IN is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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 00h 47m.
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.
Human settlement in Montgomery County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Crawfordsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Crawfordsville.
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Start on the route
56 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Douglas Street
151 m · 25 sec · Douglas Street
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Turn slight left onto South 18th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 18th Street
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Turn right onto Teal Road
1 mi · 2 min · Teal Road
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Turn left onto Old US Highway 231
1 km · 1 min · Old US Highway 231
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left
24.3 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto East Market Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Market Street
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Turn right onto North Oak Street
127 m · 14 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
3221 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Englewood Drive
127 m · 20 sec · North Englewood Drive
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Turn right onto Eastwood Drive
121 m · 17 sec · Eastwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eastwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Crawfordsville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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24.3 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Sunny near Crawfordsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Crawfordsville?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Lafayette and 15 miles from Crawfordsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Crawfordsville.
Stop Ideas Near Linden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Linden.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Crawfordsville. Straight-line distance: 25.95 mi (41.76 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 Crawfordsville
City in Montgomery County, Indiana
| Population | 16,151 |
| Coordinates | 40.0411500, -86.8744500 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crawfordsville (-86.87445, 40.04115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
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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