How far is Lafayette, IN from Lawrenceburg, IN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Lawrenceburg, IN is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Lawrenceburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Lawrenceburg.
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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 · 4 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto South Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
1898 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
42.4 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight right
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
742 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
83.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky
3085 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Circle Freeway
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Continue on Cincinnati Bypass
1.6 mi · 2 min · Cincinnati Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Greendale, Lawrenceburg, Aurora
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
82 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Arch Street
2179 ft · 1 min · Arch Street
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Turn right onto East William Street
109 m · 21 sec · East William Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
133 m · 21 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto East High Street
1611 ft · 1 min · East High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Lawrenceburg.
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 74 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
83.9 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrenceburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Lawrenceburg?
The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sugar Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Lafayette and 85.3 miles from Lawrenceburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawrenceburg.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Creek
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 Sugar Creek.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Lawrenceburg. Straight-line distance: 141.29 mi (227.39 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 Lawrenceburg
Township in Dearborn County, Indiana
| Population | 5,045 |
| Coordinates | 39.0908900, -84.8499500 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrenceburg (-84.84995, 39.09089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.56 | $51.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.97 | $55.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.88 | $63.75 |
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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