How far is Melody Hill, IN from Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Melody Hill, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melody Hill and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melody Hill and Lafayette.
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Start on Rode Road
39 m · 11 sec · Rode Road
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Turn left onto Memory Lane
625 ft · 29 sec · Memory Lane
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Turn right onto Saint George Road
1497 ft · 47 sec · Saint George Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Hill Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Oak Hill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
58 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
57 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Oak Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Hill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas Road
55 m · 5 sec · Kansas Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kansas Road
107 m · 10 sec · Kansas Road
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Turn right onto State Road 57
5.4 mi · 8 min · State Road 57
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Take the ramp straight
55.8 mi · 1 hr
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Continue straight
87.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 20 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 Melody Hill and Lafayette.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Road 57
Continue straight
87.8 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Melody Hill and Scattered 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 Melody Hill to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.6 miles from Melody Hill and 85.6 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Melody Hill and Lafayette, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Melody Hill and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomington
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 Bloomington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melody Hill and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 168.69 mi (271.48 km).
#1 Melody Hill
Census-designated place in Vanderburgh County, Indiana
| Population | 3,628 |
| Coordinates | 38.0261500, -87.5158500 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| 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: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.30 | $58.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.07 | $64.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.54 | $73.09 |
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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