How far is Lafayette, IN from Stockton, IN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Stockton, IN is about 97 miles (156.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Stockton.
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Start on the route
56 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Douglas Street
151 m · 25 sec · Douglas Street
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Turn slight left onto South 18th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 18th Street
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Turn right onto Teal Road
1 mi · 2 min · Teal Road
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Turn left onto Old US Highway 231
1 km · 1 min · Old US Highway 231
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left
25.5 mi · 38 min
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Turn right onto West South Boulevard
13.2 mi · 20 min · West South Boulevard
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Turn left
1853 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
40.5 mi · 1 hr
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
1707 ft · 36 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn right onto Fair Street
1760 ft · 40 sec · Fair Street
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · 14th Street
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Turn right
4 mi · 7 min
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Turn sharp left onto Beech Church Road
1316 ft · 34 sec · Beech Church Road
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Turn right onto Stockton Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Stockton Road
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Turn left onto Dalton Road
621 ft · 27 sec · Dalton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dalton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Stockton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
40.5 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lafayette and Sunny near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Stockton?
The road trip is about 97 miles (156.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Waveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Lafayette and 48.5 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Waveland
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 Waveland.
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Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 81.75 mi (131.56 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 Stockton
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 8,190 |
| Coordinates | 39.2389300, -87.0222300 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stockton (-87.02223, 39.23893)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $3.77 | $12.90 | $25.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.55 | $29.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.92 | $31.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
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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