How far is Lafayette, IN from Georgetown, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Georgetown, IN is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.65 mi
02h 40m
Flight
96.76 mi
155.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.76 mi
Kilometers
155.72 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.65 mi
Kilometers
181.3 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Fri, Nov 6, 8:47 PM EST
Return by in Lafayette
Fri, Nov 6, 11:28 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-11-06T18:07
Arrive Georgetown
Fri, Nov 6, 8:47 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
9:30 PM EST
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
Fulton
IN

City in Fulton County, Kentucky, United States

From Lafayette
56.4 mi
01h 20m
To Georgetown
56.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
49°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

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.

  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 · 7 sec · Grant Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Street

    151 m · 16 sec · South Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1966 ft · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    31.5 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  11. 11

    Continue on South Cicott Street

    2601 ft · 56 sec · South Cicott Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    2473 ft · 55 sec · West Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    589 ft · 26 sec · South 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Eel River Avenue

    555 ft · 11 sec · Eel River Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on High Street

    1345 ft · 34 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    737 ft · 27 sec · North 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    21.6 mi · 32 min · Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward South Bend

    1484 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 53 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Michigan Street

    39 m · 7 sec · South Michigan Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South Michigan Street

    2 mi · 5 min · South Michigan Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Sample Street

    2062 ft · 52 sec · East Sample Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on South Eddy Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Eddy Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South Bend Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Bend Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ironwood Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ironwood Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Cleveland Road

    2406 ft · 50 sec · Cleveland Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Winterberry Drive

    822 ft · 42 sec · Winterberry Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Cypress Drive

    130 m · 21 sec · Cypress Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Cypress Circle

    778 ft · 34 sec · East Cypress Circle

  30. 30

    Turn straight

    45 m · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right

    601 ft · 44 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
32 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Bend
43.3 mi · 38%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 28%
Michigan Avenue
21.6 mi · 19%
Old State Road 25
2.67 mi · 2%
South Michigan Street
2.03 mi · 2%
Schuyler Avenue
1.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Bend

Merge slight left

43 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
96.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fulton
01h 20m from Lafayette
Leave By
1:08 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Chance 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 112.7 miles (181.3 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Lafayette and 56.3 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 1:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.79 one way or $29.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lafayette and Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Fulton

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

75 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

79 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

South Bend station

81 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

85 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 96.76 mi (155.72 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 Georgetown

Georgetown is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7294900, -86.2283400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Georgetown (-86.22834, 41.72949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.05 L · about $14.79
Round trip
$29.58
7.96 gal · 30.1 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $14.79 $29.58
Mid-grade $4.32 $17.21 $34.41
Premium $4.85 $19.29 $38.57
Diesel $6.71 $26.71 $53.43

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Georgetown. The current time is 18:07:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.