How far is Lafayette, IN from Scott, IN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Scott, IN is about 144 miles (231.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Marshall County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Scott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Scott.
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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
1966 ft · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
3 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
31.5 mi · 39 min
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Turn right onto Old State Road 25
2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25
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Continue on South Cicott Street
2601 ft · 56 sec · South Cicott Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
2473 ft · 55 sec · West Market Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
589 ft · 26 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Eel River Avenue
555 ft · 11 sec · Eel River Avenue
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Continue on High Street
1345 ft · 34 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
737 ft · 27 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Michigan Avenue
21.6 mi · 32 min · Michigan Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward South Bend
1484 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
42 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart
2307 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
22.9 mi · 28 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Turn slight right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Wayne Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Wayne Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto North 675 West
2764 ft · 1 min · North 675 West
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Turn right
41 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
46 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Scott.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Bend
Merge slight left
42 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Clear near Scott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Scott?
The road trip is about 144 miles (231.7 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Walnut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Lafayette and 72 miles from Scott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114 miles (183.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.50 one way or $37.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Mostly Clear near Scott.
Stop Ideas Near Walnut
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 Walnut.
South Bend station
Elkhart station
Niles station
New Buffalo, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Scott. Straight-line distance: 113.99 mi (183.45 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 Scott
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
| Population | 823 |
| Coordinates | 41.7336600, -85.5569300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scott (-85.55693, 41.73366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.64 | $18.50 | $37.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.59 | $43.18 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.31 | $48.63 |
| Diesel | $6.65 | $33.79 | $67.58 |
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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