How far is Lafayette, IN from Hobart, IN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Hobart, IN is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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 46m.
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.
Human settlement in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Hobart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Hobart.
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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
773 ft · 23 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Turn left onto I 65 North
1374 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
1618 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Valparaiso University
548 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto East 81st Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · East 81st Avenue
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Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Grand Boulevard
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Continue on South Lake Park Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Lake Park Avenue
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Continue on East 10th Street
1848 ft · 45 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
2174 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Main Street
1815 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Hobart.
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 North
Merge slight left
76.9 mi · 01h 23m
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 Likely leaving Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hobart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Hobart?
The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Mount Ayr is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Lafayette and 44.6 miles from Hobart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lafayette and Hobart, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hobart.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Ayr
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 Mount Ayr.
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Kankakee
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Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Hobart. Straight-line distance: 79.59 mi (128.08 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 Hobart
City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 27,913 |
| Coordinates | 41.5322600, -87.2550400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hobart (-87.25504, 41.53226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.40 | $26.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
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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