How far is Lafayette, IN from Plymouth, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Plymouth, IN is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
83.41 mi
01h 57m
Flight
70.53 mi
113.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.53 mi
Kilometers
113.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.41 mi
Kilometers
134.24 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 6:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-16T02:18
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Logansport
IN

City in Indiana

From Lafayette
41.7 mi
00h 58m
To Plymouth
41.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 7 sec · Grant Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Street

    151 m · 16 sec · South Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1966 ft · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    31.5 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  11. 11

    Continue on South Cicott Street

    2601 ft · 56 sec · South Cicott Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    2473 ft · 55 sec · West Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    589 ft · 26 sec · South 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Eel River Avenue

    555 ft · 11 sec · Eel River Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on High Street

    1345 ft · 34 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    737 ft · 27 sec · North 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    21.6 mi · 32 min · Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward South Bend

    1484 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 23 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Michigan Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Michigan Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Michigan Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Michigan Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway

    16 m · 1 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Lincoln Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 38%
Michigan Avenue
21.6 mi · 26%
South Bend
18.5 mi · 22%
Old State Road 25
2.67 mi · 3%
Michigan Road
2.26 mi · 3%
Schuyler Avenue
1.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hoosier Heartland Highway

Exit the roundabout

31.5 mi · 00h 39m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Logansport
00h 58m from Lafayette
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Logansport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Lafayette and 41.7 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Logansport

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

59 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

70 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

89 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

91 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 70.53 mi (113.51 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Plymouth

City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States

Population9,953
Coordinates41.3436600, -86.3097300
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Plymouth (-86.30973, 41.34366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
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
2.94 gal
11.14 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.88 gal · 22.28 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.50 $25.01
Premium $4.65 $13.68 $27.37
Diesel $5.30 $15.59 $31.19

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Plymouth. The current time is 02:18:58.

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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.