How far is Lafayette, IN from Sellersburg, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Sellersburg, IN is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.76 mi
03h 09m
Flight
151.75 mi
244.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.75 mi
Kilometers
244.22 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.76 mi
Kilometers
268.37 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sellersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive Sellersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Franklin
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

From Lafayette
83.5 mi
01h 34m
To Sellersburg
83.3 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    101.1 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Sellersburg, New Albany

    1616 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    95 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 311

    1817 ft · 35 sec · County Road 311

  13. 13

    Continue on South Indiana Avenue

    1229 ft · 25 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Utica Street

    117 m · 17 sec · West Utica Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Utica Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
103 mi · 62%
I 65 South
59.8 mi · 36%
South Street
2.81 mi · 2%
County Road 311
0.34 mi
South Indiana Avenue
0.23 mi
West Utica Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

101 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
151.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 34m from Lafayette
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sellersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Lafayette and 83.3 miles from Sellersburg.

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

The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sellersburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Sellersburg. Straight-line distance: 151.75 mi (244.22 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Sellersburg

City in Clark County, Indiana, United States of America

Population9,047
Coordinates38.3981200, -85.7549600
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Sellersburg (-85.75496, 38.39812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.27 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.35
11.76 gal · 44.54 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.17 $44.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.01 $50.02
Premium $4.65 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $5.30 $31.19 $62.38

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 Sellersburg. The current time is 22:45:11.

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.