How far is Lafayette, IN from Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
84.02 mi
01h 42m
Flight
70.88 mi
114.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.88 mi
Kilometers
114.07 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.02 mi
Kilometers
135.21 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 2:41 AM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-16T01:58
Arrive Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:43 AM to 10:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Rensselaer
IN

City in Indiana

From Lafayette
42 mi
00h 51m
To Lakes of the Four Seasons
42 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

  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

    773 ft · 23 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 65 North

    1374 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 109th Avenue

    2455 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 109th Avenue

    1107 ft · 22 sec · East 109th Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2259 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · East 109th Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East 109th Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep straight to continue on East 109th Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East 109th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Lake Shore Drive

    2060 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive

    826 ft · 38 sec · Sunnyslope Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Shoreline Road

    1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Deer Valley Road

    929 ft · 41 sec · Deer Valley Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Deer Valley Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
73.6 mi · 88%
East 109th Avenue
5.02 mi · 6%
Schuyler Avenue
1.86 mi · 2%
North 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2%
109th Avenue
0.46 mi · 1%
North Lake Shore Drive
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

73.3 mi · 01h 19m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
70.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rensselaer
00h 51m from Lafayette
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Lakes of the Four Seasons?

The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Lafayette and 42 miles from Lakes of the Four Seasons.

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

The direct path is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lafayette and Lakes of the Four Seasons, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

1 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Kankakee

63 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

70 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Lakes of the Four Seasons. Straight-line distance: 70.88 mi (114.07 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Lakes of the Four Seasons

#2 Lakes of the Four Seasons

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population7,033
Coordinates41.4103200, -87.2130900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Lakes of the Four Seasons (-87.21309, 41.41032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.22 L · about $11.16
Round trip
$22.32
5.92 gal · 22.44 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.16 $22.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.59 $25.18
Premium $4.65 $13.78 $27.55
Diesel $5.30 $15.70 $31.40

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lafayette, IN and Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN. The current time in Lafayette is 01:58:53, although it is 00:58:53 in Lakes of the Four Seasons.

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.