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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.42 mi
03h 15m
Flight
141.29 mi
227.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.29 mi
Kilometers
227.39 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.42 mi
Kilometers
274.27 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceburg
Wed, Apr 15, 6:55 PM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 10:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-15T15:40
Arrive Lawrenceburg
Wed, Apr 15, 6:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sugar Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana

From Lafayette
85.1 mi
01h 37m
To Lawrenceburg
85.3 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

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.

  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 · 4 sec · Grant Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    1898 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    42.4 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    83.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky

    3085 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Circle Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Cincinnati Bypass

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Cincinnati Bypass

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Greendale, Lawrenceburg, Aurora

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    82 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Arch Street

    2179 ft · 1 min · Arch Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East William Street

    109 m · 21 sec · East William Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    133 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East High Street

    1611 ft · 1 min · East High Street

  22. 22

    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.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
84.1 mi · 49%
I 65 South
70.9 mi · 42%
Circle Freeway
6.8 mi · 4%
South Street
2.81 mi · 2%
Cincinnati Bypass
1.6 mi · 1%
US 50
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
141.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugar Creek
01h 37m from Lafayette
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

67 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

95 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

98 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Lawrenceburg. Straight-line distance: 141.29 mi (227.39 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Lawrenceburg

Township in Dearborn County, Indiana

Population5,045
Coordinates39.0908900, -84.8499500
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Lawrenceburg (-84.84995, 39.09089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.76 L · about $22.66
Round trip
$45.33
12.02 gal · 45.52 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Lawrenceburg. The current time is 15:40:04.

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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.