How far is Lafayette, IN from Jamestown, IN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Jamestown, IN is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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 03m.
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 Montgomery County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Jamestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Jamestown.
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Start on the route
56 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Douglas Street
151 m · 25 sec · Douglas Street
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Turn slight left onto South 18th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 18th Street
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Turn right onto Teal Road
1 mi · 2 min · Teal Road
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Turn left onto Old US Highway 231
1 km · 1 min · Old US Highway 231
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left
21.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 East
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
17.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 75: Advance, Jamestown
2045 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto North Lebanon Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Lebanon Street
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Turn right onto W Main St
607 ft · 11 sec · W Main St
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Turn right onto North Darlington Street
28 m · 4 sec · North Darlington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Darlington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Jamestown.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
21.7 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Jamestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Jamestown?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Lafayette and 22.8 miles from Jamestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Jamestown.
Stop Ideas Near Linden
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 Linden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 36.27 mi (58.37 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 Jamestown
Town in Boone and Hendricks counties, Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,326 |
| Coordinates | 39.9267100, -86.6288900 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamestown (-86.62889, 39.92671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
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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