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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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 45m.
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.
City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Allisonville Road
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Indianapolis
572 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Allisonville Road
1302 ft · 30 sec · Allisonville Road
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Turn left onto East 82nd Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · East 82nd Street
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Continue on East 79th Street
1 mi · 2 min · East 79th Street
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Turn left onto Sunnyside Road
1242 ft · 25 sec · Sunnyside Road
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Continue on Fox Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Fox Road
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Turn right onto Oaklandon Road
1482 ft · 35 sec · Oaklandon Road
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Turn left onto East 79th Street
1 mi · 2 min · East 79th Street
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Continue on 800 N
1 mi · 2 min · 800 N
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Turn right onto North 600 West
1099 ft · 40 sec · North 600 West
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Turn sharp left onto West Broadway
1627 ft · 27 sec · West Broadway
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Turn slight right
73 m · 9 sec
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Continue on West 800 North
7.6 mi · 13 min · West 800 North
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Turn left
1930 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Eden Road
69 m · 10 sec · Eden Road
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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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Eden. Straight-line distance: 68.2 mi (109.75 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 Eden
Unincorporated community Hancock County, Indiana
| Population | 4,577 |
| Coordinates | 39.9061500, -85.7699800 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eden (-85.76998, 39.90615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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