How far is Lafayette, IN from Eden, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Eden, IN is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.85 mi
01h 45m
Flight
68.2 mi
109.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.2 mi
Kilometers
109.75 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.85 mi
Kilometers
126.9 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 11:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-23T08:03
Arrive Eden
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lebanon
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Lafayette
39.4 mi
00h 52m
To Eden
39.5 mi
00h 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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Allisonville Road

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Indianapolis

    572 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Allisonville Road

    1302 ft · 30 sec · Allisonville Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 82nd Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East 82nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East 79th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 79th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    1242 ft · 25 sec · Sunnyside Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Fox Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Fox Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Oaklandon Road

    1482 ft · 35 sec · Oaklandon Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 79th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 79th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 800 N

    1 mi · 2 min · 800 N

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 600 West

    1099 ft · 40 sec · North 600 West

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto West Broadway

    1627 ft · 27 sec · West Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    73 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on West 800 North

    7.6 mi · 13 min · West 800 North

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1930 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Eden Road

    69 m · 10 sec · Eden Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eden Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
56.8 mi · 72%
West 800 North
7.62 mi · 10%
East 82nd Street
4.63 mi · 6%
South Street
2.81 mi · 4%
East 79th Street
2.05 mi · 3%
Allisonville Road
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
00h 52m from Lafayette
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Eden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Lafayette and 39.5 miles from Eden.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.48 one way or $20.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Eden.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

37 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

41 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

55 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Eden. Straight-line distance: 68.2 mi (109.75 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
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#2 Eden

Unincorporated community Hancock County, Indiana

Population4,577
Coordinates39.9061500, -85.7699800
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Eden (-85.76998, 39.90615)

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
2.78 gal
10.53 L · about $10.48
Round trip
$20.97
5.56 gal · 21.06 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.48 $20.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.82 $23.65
Premium $4.65 $12.94 $25.88
Diesel $5.30 $14.75 $29.49

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 Eden. The current time is 08:03:26.

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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.