How far is Lafayette, IN from Crown Point, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Crown Point, IN is about 79 miles (127.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.99 mi
01h 31m
Flight
73.69 mi
118.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.69 mi
Kilometers
118.6 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.99 mi
Kilometers
127.12 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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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 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crown Point
Sat, May 2, 6:13 AM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Sat, May 2, 8:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-05-02T05:42
Arrive Crown Point
Sat, May 2, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:31 AM to 10:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Rensselaer
IN

City in Indiana

From Lafayette
39.5 mi
00h 45m
To Crown Point
39.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Crown Point.

  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 · 7 sec · Grant Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Street

    151 m · 16 sec · South Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    773 ft · 23 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 65 North

    1374 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Crown Point

    2386 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    122 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Clark Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Clark Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Court Street

    102 m · 8 sec · North Court Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Court Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
71.7 mi · 91%
Schuyler Avenue
1.86 mi · 2%
North 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2%
US 231
0.45 mi · 1%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
0.15 mi
South Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

71.4 mi · 01h 17m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rensselaer
00h 45m from Lafayette
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Crown Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Crown Point?

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 39.5 miles from Lafayette and 39.5 miles from Crown Point.

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

The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lafayette and Crown Point, 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 Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Crown Point.

Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

1 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Kankakee

63 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

70 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Crown Point. Straight-line distance: 73.69 mi (118.6 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Crown Point

#2 Crown Point

City in Indiana, USA

Population30,906
Coordinates41.4169800, -87.3653100
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Crown Point (-87.36531, 41.41698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.55 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
5.58 gal · 21.1 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.65 $12.98 $25.97
Diesel $5.30 $14.80 $29.60

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 · May 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lafayette, IN and Crown Point, IN. The current time in Lafayette is 05:42:09, although it is 04:42:09 in Crown Point.

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.