How far is Lafayette, IN from Huntington, IN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Huntington, IN is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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 55m.
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 Cass 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 Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Huntington.
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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
35.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Logansport Bypass
2.5 mi · 3 min · Logansport Bypass
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Turn left onto Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road
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Continue on West Park Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Park Drive
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Turn left onto Poplar Street
102 m · 17 sec · Poplar Street
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Turn right onto West Tipton Street
106 m · 17 sec · West Tipton Street
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
67 m · 10 sec · Cherry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Huntington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Huntington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Huntington?
The road trip is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Onward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Lafayette and 44.2 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near Onward
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 Onward.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 79.09 mi (127.28 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 Huntington
City in Indiana
| Population | 17,052 |
| Coordinates | 40.8831000, -85.4974800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huntington (-85.49748, 40.8831)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 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 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.23 | $26.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.47 | $28.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.50 | $32.99 |
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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