How far is Lafayette, IN from Georgetown, IN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Georgetown, IN is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Georgetown.
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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 · 7 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left onto South Street
151 m · 16 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto North 18th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street
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Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway
1966 ft · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
3 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
25.9 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto North 100 East
1.1 km · 2 min · North 100 East
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Continue on South County Road 700 West
1.5 km · 4 min · South County Road 700 West
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Continue on County Road 425 South
127 m · 18 sec · County Road 425 South
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Continue on South County Road 675 West
2 mi · 8 min · South County Road 675 West
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Continue on West South River Road
2401 ft · 2 min · West South River Road
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Turn left
1065 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto West Georgetown Road
885 ft · 44 sec · West Georgetown Road
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Turn left onto West Georgetown Jackson
127 m · 20 sec · West Georgetown Jackson
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Turn right onto West Georgetown Canal
16 m · 2 sec · West Georgetown Canal
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Georgetown Canal
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Georgetown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hoosier Heartland Highway
Exit the roundabout
25.9 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Scattered Rain Showers near Georgetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Delphi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Lafayette and 17.3 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lafayette and Scattered Rain Showers near Georgetown.
Stop Ideas Near Delphi
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 Delphi.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 29.65 mi (47.71 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 Georgetown
Georgetown is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7406000, -86.5047300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Georgetown (-86.50473, 40.7406)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.72 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
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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