How far is Lafayette, IN from Leo-Cedarville, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Leo-Cedarville, IN is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
127.2 mi
02h 44m
Flight
111.67 mi
179.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.67 mi
Kilometers
179.71 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.2 mi
Kilometers
204.71 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leo-Cedarville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 11:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-15T18:15
Arrive Leo-Cedarville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Wabash
IN

County seat of Wabash County, Indiana, United States

From Lafayette
63.5 mi
01h 22m
To Leo-Cedarville
63.7 mi
01h 22m

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
76°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Leo-Cedarville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Leo-Cedarville.

  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

    1966 ft · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    35.2 mi · 44 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Logansport Bypass

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Logansport Bypass

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wabash Road

    44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    11.7 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 900 North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 900 North

  14. 14

    Continue on Lafayette Center Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Center Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69, US 33 North: Fort Wayne, Indianapolis

    796 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 1 North: Dupont Road

    769 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Dupont Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dupont Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Leo Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Leo Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Saint Joseph Street

    1737 ft · 29 sec · Saint Joseph Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1077 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Leo Road

    2406 ft · 43 sec · Leo Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Ivans Lane

    535 ft · 24 sec · Ivans Lane

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ivans Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Leo-Cedarville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 35%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
35.6 mi · 28%
I 69
19.7 mi · 15%
Leo Road
3.55 mi · 3%
Logansport Bypass
2.49 mi · 2%
Lafayette Center Road
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wabash
01h 22m from Lafayette
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leo-Cedarville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Leo-Cedarville?

The road trip is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Wabash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.5 miles from Lafayette and 63.7 miles from Leo-Cedarville.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Leo-Cedarville.

Stop Ideas Near Wabash

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

97 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

99 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

100 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

South Bend station

106 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Leo-Cedarville. Straight-line distance: 111.67 mi (179.71 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Leo-Cedarville

#2 Leo-Cedarville

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,882
Coordinates41.2125500, -85.0166400
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Leo-Cedarville (-85.01664, 41.21255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
16.99 L · about $16.93
Round trip
$33.86
8.98 gal · 33.98 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.93 $33.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.10 $38.19
Premium $4.65 $20.90 $41.79
Diesel $5.30 $23.81 $47.63

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 Leo-Cedarville. The current time is 18:15:51.

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.