How far is Lafayette, IN from Hamilton, IN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Hamilton, IN is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Hamilton.
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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
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 38: Dayton, Lafayette
2571 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto SR 38
1.1 km · 1 min · SR 38
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Continue on Walnut Street
1 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on State Road 38
4.9 mi · 8 min · State Road 38
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Continue on West Jackson Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Jackson Street
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Continue on West County Road 400 North
2.1 mi · 4 min · West County Road 400 North
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Turn left onto North County Road 600 West
16 m · 2 sec · North County Road 600 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North County Road 600 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Hamilton.
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.
State Road 38
Continue on State Road 38
4.91 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lafayette and Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Lafayette and 8 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lafayette and Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dayton.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 14.42 mi (23.21 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 Hamilton
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,595 |
| Coordinates | 40.3447600, -86.6180600 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton (-86.61806, 40.34476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.57 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
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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