How far is Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
86.1 mi
01h 32m
Flight
70.88 mi
114.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.88 mi
Kilometers
114.07 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.1 mi
Kilometers
138.57 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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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 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 2:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakes of the Four Seasons
2026-04-15T23:20
Arrive Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 12:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakes of the Four Seasons
9:30 PM CDT
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
Rensselaer
IN

City in Indiana

From Lakes of the Four Seasons
42.1 mi
00h 46m
To Lafayette
44 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Lafayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Lafayette.

  1. 1

    Start on Deer Valley Road

    929 ft · 43 sec · Deer Valley Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shoreline Road

    1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive

    826 ft · 40 sec · Sunnyslope Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Shore Drive

    2063 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East 109th Avenue

    4.3 mi · 9 min · East 109th Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 109th Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2263 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    1121 ft · 28 sec · East 109th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East 109th Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on East 109th Avenue

    911 ft · 24 sec · East 109th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East 109th Avenue

    42 m · 4 sec · East 109th Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2064 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Delphi, Lafayette

    1911 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Grant Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Douglas Street

    50 m · 13 sec · Douglas Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    56 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Lafayette.

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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
73.3 mi · 85%
East 109th Avenue
5.24 mi · 6%
Schuyler Avenue
1.86 mi · 2%
North 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2%
North Lake Shore Drive
0.39 mi
I 65 South
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

73.3 mi · 01h 19m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
70.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rensselaer
00h 46m from Lakes of the Four Seasons
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakes of the Four Seasons and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakes of the Four Seasons to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Lakes of the Four Seasons and 44 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 70.9 miles (114.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Lafayette, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakes of the Four Seasons and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

1 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Kankakee

63 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

70 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 70.88 mi (114.07 km).

Lakes of the Four Seasons

#1 Lakes of the Four Seasons

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population7,033
Coordinates41.4103200, -87.2130900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Valley Road (-87.212981, 41.410354)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.5 L · about $11.46
Round trip
$22.93
6.08 gal · 23 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.46 $22.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.93 $25.86
Premium $4.65 $14.15 $28.30
Diesel $5.30 $16.12 $32.25

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN and Lafayette, IN. The current time in Lakes of the Four Seasons is 23:20:08, although it is 00:20:08 in Lafayette.

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.