How far is Lafayette, IN from Stony Creek, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Stony Creek, IN is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
120.42 mi
02h 58m
Flight
100.26 mi
161.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.26 mi
Kilometers
161.36 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.42 mi
Kilometers
193.79 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stony Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 9:36 AM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 12:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-16T06:38
Arrive Stony Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 9:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Rochester
IN

City in Fulton County, Indiana, United States

From Lafayette
60.2 mi
01h 29m
To Stony Creek
60.2 mi
01h 29m

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

Chance 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 Stony Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Stony Creek.

  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

    22.9 mi · 33 min · Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 602 East 9th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 602 East 9th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East 9th Street

    1325 ft · 30 sec · East 9th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    24.2 mi · 36 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Winona Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Winona Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Detroit Street

    20.2 mi · 31 min · South Detroit Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto County Road 29

    1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 29

  24. 24

    Turn left

    54 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto County Road 142

    1 km · 2 min · County Road 142

  26. 26

    Turn right onto County Road 42

    5.5 mi · 8 min · County Road 42

  27. 27

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  28. 28

    Continue on County Road 42

    1.7 mi · 2 min · County Road 42

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West

    1.2 km · 2 min · East County Line Road; South 1200 West

  30. 30

    Turn right

    848 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 26%
Michigan Avenue
22.9 mi · 19%
South Detroit Street
20.2 mi · 17%
County Road 42
7.26 mi · 6%
Old State Road 25
2.67 mi · 2%
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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
100.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochester
01h 29m from Lafayette
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lafayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stony Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Stony Creek?

The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Lafayette and 60.2 miles from Stony Creek.

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

The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.03 one way or $32.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lafayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stony Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Rochester

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

69 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

71 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Rensselaer

80 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Niles station

86 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Stony Creek. Straight-line distance: 100.26 mi (161.36 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
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#2 Stony Creek

Human settlement in United States of America

Population3,891
Coordinates41.5347700, -85.6499900
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Stony Creek (-85.64999, 41.53477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.08 L · about $16.03
Round trip
$32.05
8.5 gal · 32.16 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.03 $32.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.08 $36.15
Premium $4.65 $19.78 $39.56
Diesel $5.30 $22.54 $45.08

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Stony Creek. The current time is 06:38:29.

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.