How far is Lafayette, IN from Yorktown, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Yorktown, IN is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
102.46 mi
02h 03m
Flight
74.7 mi
120.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.7 mi
Kilometers
120.21 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.46 mi
Kilometers
164.89 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yorktown
Tue, May 26, 1:27 AM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Tue, May 26, 3:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-05-25T23:23
Arrive Yorktown
Tue, May 26, 1:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Zionsville
IN

Town of Indiana

From Lafayette
51.2 mi
01h 01m
To Yorktown
51.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
56°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    2681 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    29.2 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1408 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    4.5 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Smith Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Smith Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Kilgore Avenue

    2410 ft · 52 sec · West Kilgore Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Kilgore Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
58.6 mi · 57%
Binford Boulevard
33.8 mi · 33%
West Main Street
4.53 mi · 4%
South Street
2.81 mi · 3%
SR 67 North
0.98 mi · 1%
West Smith Street
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

42.4 mi · 00h 46m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
74.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zionsville
01h 01m from Lafayette
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Mostly Cloudy near Yorktown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Zionsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Lafayette and 51.3 miles from Yorktown.

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

The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Mostly Cloudy near Yorktown.

Stop Ideas Near Zionsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Zionsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zionsville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

23 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

55 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

57 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

75 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Yorktown. Straight-line distance: 74.7 mi (120.21 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Yorktown

CDP in Virginia

Population11,041
Coordinates40.1736500, -85.4941400
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Yorktown (-85.49414, 40.17365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.69 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.30
7.24 gal · 27.38 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.65 $27.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.40 $30.79
Premium $4.65 $16.85 $33.69
Diesel $5.30 $19.20 $38.40

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Yorktown. The current time is 23:23:45.

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.