How far is Lafayette, IN from Gas City, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Gas City, IN is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.45 mi
01h 42m
Flight
66.54 mi
107.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.54 mi
Kilometers
107.09 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.45 mi
Kilometers
111.77 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gas City
Wed, Apr 15, 6:11 PM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 7:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-15T16:28
Arrive Gas City
Wed, Apr 15, 6:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Russiaville
IN

City in Howard County, Indiana, United States of America

From Lafayette
34.7 mi
00h 51m
To Gas City
34.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Gas City.

  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

    Continue straight

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Strawtown Pike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 500 S

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 500 S

  8. 8

    Continue on East Hi Way Drive

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Hi Way Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    583 ft · 16 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    70 m · 10 sec · South 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Street
60.3 mi · 87%
Strawtown Pike
4.59 mi · 7%
East Hi Way Drive
3.25 mi · 5%
West 500 S
1.12 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.11 mi
South 2nd Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

South Street

Continue straight

57.5 mi · 01h 24m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russiaville
00h 51m from Lafayette
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gas City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Gas City?

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Russiaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Lafayette and 34.8 miles from Gas City.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gas City.

Stop Ideas Near Russiaville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

53 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

66 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

68 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Gas City. Straight-line distance: 66.54 mi (107.09 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Gas City

#2 Gas City

City in Grant County, Indiana, United States

Population5,772
Coordinates40.4872600, -85.6130300
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Gas City (-85.61303, 40.48726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.28 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.65 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $5.30 $12.99 $25.99

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Gas City. The current time is 16:28:47.

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.