How far is Lafayette, IN from Lowell, IN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Lowell, IN is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Lowell.
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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 left
17.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue on I 70 East: Dayton
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
34.7 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Taylorsville, Columbus
1330 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Shady Lane
1249 ft · 55 sec · Shady Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shady Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Lowell.
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 65 South
Merge slight left
42.4 mi · 00h 46m
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 Partly Sunny near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Lowell?
The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Lafayette and 51.8 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.80 one way or $27.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Partly Sunny near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Carmel Gazebo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grandview.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 94.3 mi (151.76 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 Lowell
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 10,137 |
| Coordinates | 39.2531069, -85.9463839 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lowell (-85.946384, 39.253107)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.03 | $34.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.41 | $38.83 |
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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