How far is Lafayette, IN from Monon, IN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Monon, IN is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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 Big Creek Township, White County, Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Monon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Monon.
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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 · 7 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left onto South Street
151 m · 16 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto North 18th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street
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Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway
773 ft · 23 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Turn left onto I 65 North
1374 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: West Lafayette, Brookston
1642 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 43: Battle Ground, Lake Shafer, Lake Freeman
71 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North River Road
17.9 mi · 31 min · North River Road
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Monon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North River Road
Turn straight onto North River Road
17.9 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Monon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Monon?
The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Chalmers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Lafayette and 16.2 miles from Monon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Monon.
Stop Ideas Near Chalmers
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 Chalmers.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Monon. Straight-line distance: 31.17 mi (50.16 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 Monon
City in White County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,231 |
| Coordinates | 40.8678200, -86.8789000 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monon (-86.8789, 40.86782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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