How far is Lafayette, IN from Orange County, IN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Orange County, IN is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.1 miles (211 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Orange County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Orange County.
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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
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on I 465 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
47.5 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
41.6 mi · 52 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
47 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
79 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Thompson Lane
93 m · 13 sec · Thompson Lane
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Continue on West Willowcreek Drive
2359 ft · 2 min · West Willowcreek Drive
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Turn left onto County Road 200 West
930 ft · 41 sec · County Road 200 West
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Continue on West County Road 25 South
1750 ft · 1 min · West County Road 25 South
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Turn left onto South County Road 225 West
1.2 km · 3 min · South County Road 225 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South County Road 225 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Orange County.
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 69 South
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47.5 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orange County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Orange County?
The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Lafayette and 79.3 miles from Orange County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.1 miles (211 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.63 one way or $43.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orange County.
Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Orange County. Straight-line distance: 131.12 mi (211.02 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 Orange County
County in Indiana, United States
| Population | 19,651 |
| Coordinates | 38.5417800, -86.4950700 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange County (-86.49507, 38.54178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $3.86 | $21.63 | $43.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.95 | $49.90 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $27.93 | $55.87 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $37.08 | $74.16 |
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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