How far is Lafayette, IN from Martinsville, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Martinsville, IN is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
90.53 mi
01h 48m
Flight
72.32 mi
116.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.32 mi
Kilometers
116.38 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.53 mi
Kilometers
145.69 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Martinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:34 AM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Fri, Apr 17, 10:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-17T06:46
Arrive Martinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Fayette
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Lafayette
45.2 mi
00h 54m
To Martinsville
45.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Martinsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Martinsville.

  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 left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    21.3 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44, SR 252

    768 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 44 East

    1946 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Reuben Drive

    2093 ft · 50 sec · Reuben Drive

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto East Morgan Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · East Morgan Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Morgan Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Martinsville.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
48.6 mi · 54%
I 69 South
22.1 mi · 24%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 16%
South Street
2.81 mi · 3%
East Morgan Street
1.43 mi · 2%
Reuben Drive
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayette
00h 54m from Lafayette
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Martinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Martinsville?

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Lafayette and 45.2 miles from Martinsville.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Martinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Fayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayette.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

28 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

45 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

46 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

69 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Martinsville. Straight-line distance: 72.32 mi (116.38 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Martinsville

City in Morgan County, Indiana

Population11,810
Coordinates39.4278300, -86.4283300
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Martinsville (-86.42833, 39.42783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.09 L · about $12.03
Round trip
$24.06
6.38 gal · 24.18 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.03 $24.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.57 $27.13
Premium $4.65 $14.85 $29.69
Diesel $5.30 $16.92 $33.84

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Martinsville. The current time is 06:46:12.

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.