How far is Lafayette, IN from Upland, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Upland, IN is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
76.05 mi
01h 53m
Flight
72.72 mi
117.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.72 mi
Kilometers
117.03 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.05 mi
Kilometers
122.39 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive Upland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Indian Heights
IN

Census-designated place in Howard County, Indiana

From Lafayette
38 mi
00h 56m
To Upland
38.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Strawtown Pike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 500 S

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 500 S

  8. 8

    Continue on East Hi Way Drive

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Hi Way Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East 500 South

    3.9 mi · 7 min · East 500 South

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 500 South

    1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 500 South

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Street
60.3 mi · 79%
Strawtown Pike
4.59 mi · 6%
East 500 South
3.94 mi · 5%
East Hi Way Drive
3.25 mi · 4%
East Main Street
2.14 mi · 3%
West 500 S
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Street

Continue straight

57.5 mi · 01h 24m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
72.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Heights
00h 56m from Lafayette
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lafayette and Sunny near Upland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Indian Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Lafayette and 38.1 miles from Upland.

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

The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Upland.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Heights

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

65 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

74 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Upland. Straight-line distance: 72.72 mi (117.03 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Upland

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,706
Coordinates40.4756000, -85.4944200
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Upland (-85.49442, 40.4756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.16 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.21
5.36 gal · 20.32 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.11 $20.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.40 $22.80
Premium $4.65 $12.47 $24.95
Diesel $5.30 $14.21 $28.43

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 Upland. The current time is 03:51:03.

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.