How far is Lafayette, IN from Pendleton, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Pendleton, IN is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
83.16 mi
01h 37m
Flight
66.23 mi
106.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.23 mi
Kilometers
106.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.16 mi
Kilometers
133.83 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pendleton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-23T03:46
Arrive Pendleton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Whitestown
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Lafayette
41.6 mi
00h 49m
To Pendleton
41.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    2681 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton

    1886 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street

    4 m · 1 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1669 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street

    29 m · 2 sec · State Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Pendleton Avenue

    1868 ft · 52 sec · South Pendleton Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Madison Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · West Madison Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Madison Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
58.6 mi · 70%
Binford Boulevard
19.1 mi · 23%
South Street
2.81 mi · 3%
State Street
1.37 mi · 2%
I 69 North
0.51 mi · 1%
SR 38 West
0.36 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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
66.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitestown
00h 49m from Lafayette
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Pendleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Lafayette and 41.6 miles from Pendleton.

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

The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whitestown

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

47 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

66 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Pendleton. Straight-line distance: 66.23 mi (106.58 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Pendleton

Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States

Population4,451
Coordinates39.9975400, -85.7466400
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Pendleton (-85.74664, 39.99754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.11 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.86 gal · 22.22 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.46 $24.92
Premium $4.65 $13.64 $27.27
Diesel $5.30 $15.54 $31.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Pendleton. The current time is 03:46:15.

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.