How far is Manchester, IN from Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Manchester, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marion County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Lafayette.
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Start on County Farm Road
31 m · 10 sec · County Farm Road
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Turn left
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto North Meridian Street
6.3 mi · 10 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
994 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Continue on Cruse Street
129 m · 14 sec · Cruse Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
111 m · 16 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto Dickson Street
526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street
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Turn left onto East Ohio Street
39 m · 6 sec · East Ohio Street
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Turn right onto Dickson Street
542 ft · 22 sec · Dickson Street
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Turn left onto East New York Street
647 ft · 26 sec · East New York Street
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
1019 ft · 27 sec · North Pine Street
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Take the ramp straight
38 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
29.9 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
1275 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left
828 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on South Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street
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Turn slight left onto Jackson Street
644 ft · 30 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right
54 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and Lafayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
61.6 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Manchester and 75.9 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132 miles (212.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Manchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beech Grove.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 132 mi (212.43 km).
#1 Manchester
Township in Dearborn County, Indiana
| Population | 3,380 |
| Coordinates | 39.1517200, -85.0121800 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
| Population | 71,484 |
| Coordinates | 40.4167000, -86.8752900 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.63 | $55.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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