How far is Logansport, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Logansport, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.99 mi
00h 46m
Flight
35.85 mi
57.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.85 mi
Kilometers
57.69 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.99 mi
Kilometers
64.36 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM EDT
Return by in Logansport
Tue, May 12, 10:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Logansport
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Lafayette
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Logansport
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
Delphi
IN

City in Indiana

From Logansport
19.9 mi
00h 23m
To Lafayette
20.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    46 m · 8 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    127 m · 24 sec · 11th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Eel River Avenue

    680 ft · 14 sec · Eel River Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1848 ft · 44 sec · East Market Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Cicott Street

    2449 ft · 49 sec · South Cicott Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    31.4 mi · 39 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Grant Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Douglas Street

    50 m · 13 sec · Douglas Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    56 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Logansport 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
17 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 80%
Old State Road 25
2.71 mi · 7%
Schuyler Avenue
1.86 mi · 5%
North 18th Street
1.6 mi · 4%
East Broadway Street
0.68 mi · 2%
South Cicott Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hoosier Heartland Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

31.4 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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delphi
00h 23m from Logansport
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Logansport and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Delphi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Logansport and 20.1 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Delphi

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

26 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

57 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

60 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

63 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Logansport and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 35.85 mi (57.69 km).

Logansport

#1 Logansport

City in Indiana

Population17,454
Coordinates40.7544800, -86.3566700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: East Market Street (-86.356638, 40.754386)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.32
Round trip
$10.63
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.32 $10.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.00 $11.99
Premium $4.65 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $5.30 $7.48 $14.96

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Logansport and Lafayette. The current time is 20:59:17.

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.