How far is Lafayette, IN from Huntertown, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Huntertown, IN is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
124.08 mi
02h 43m
Flight
105.22 mi
169.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.22 mi
Kilometers
169.34 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.08 mi
Kilometers
199.68 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntertown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-23T03:45
Arrive Huntertown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Wabash
IN

County seat of Wabash County, Indiana, United States

From Lafayette
62 mi
01h 21m
To Huntertown
62.1 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Huntertown.

  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

    35.2 mi · 44 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Logansport Bypass

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Logansport Bypass

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wabash Road

    44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    11.7 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 900 North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 900 North

  14. 14

    Continue on Lafayette Center Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Center Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69, US 33 North: Fort Wayne, Indianapolis

    796 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 3 North: Lima Road

    1220 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Lima Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Lima Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lima Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lima Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 36%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
35.6 mi · 29%
I 69
15.1 mi · 12%
Lima Road
6.98 mi · 6%
Logansport Bypass
2.49 mi · 2%
Lafayette Center Road
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Wabash Road

Turn left onto Wabash Road

44.6 mi · 00h 56m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
105.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wabash
01h 21m from Lafayette
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Huntertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Huntertown?

The road trip is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Wabash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Lafayette and 62.1 miles from Huntertown.

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

The direct path is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Huntertown.

Stop Ideas Near Wabash

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

97 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

99 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

100 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

South Bend station

106 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Huntertown. Straight-line distance: 105.22 mi (169.34 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Huntertown

#2 Huntertown

Town in Allen County, Indiana, United States

Population6,874
Coordinates41.2283800, -85.1724700
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Huntertown (-85.17247, 41.22838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.57 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
8.76 gal · 33.14 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.63 $37.26
Premium $4.65 $20.38 $40.77
Diesel $5.30 $23.23 $46.46

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Huntertown. The current time is 03:45:14.

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.