How far is Lafayette, IN from Fortville, IN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Fortville, IN is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Fortville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Fortville.
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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
10.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
2681 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 96th Street
1989 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto East 96th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 96th Street
34 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
2076 ft · 45 sec · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
29 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
3041 ft · 1 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
41 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1 mi · 2 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Creek Road
71 m · 14 sec · Fall Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall Creek Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fall Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Creek Road
28 m · 6 sec · Fall Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall Creek Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Creek Road
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Continue on East 96th Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · East 96th Street
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Continue on West 1000 N
2023 ft · 46 sec · West 1000 N
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
2629 ft · 52 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
88 m · 13 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Noel Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Fortville.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fortville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Fortville?
The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 37.7 miles from Lafayette and 37.8 miles from Fortville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fortville.
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
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Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Fortville. Straight-line distance: 63.73 mi (102.56 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 Fortville
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,220 |
| Coordinates | 39.9322600, -85.8480400 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fortville (-85.84804, 39.93226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.31 | $22.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.38 | $24.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
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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