How far is Milford, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Milford, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Road
111.42 mi
01h 57m
Flight
99.36 mi
159.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.36 mi
Kilometers
159.9 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.42 mi
Kilometers
179.31 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 3:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-18T23:39
Arrive Lafayette
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford
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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Milford
53.6 mi
00h 58m
To Lafayette
57.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    142 m · 18 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North County Road 700 West

    3.7 mi · 9 min · North County Road 700 West

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 700 West

    743 ft · 20 sec · North 700 West

  4. 4

    Continue on North County Road 700 West

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North County Road 700 West

  5. 5

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    2113 ft · 59 sec · East Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South County Line Road

    1924 ft · 53 sec · South County Line Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North County Road 800 West;South 800 East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North County Road 800 West;South 800 East

  8. 8

    Continue on South 800 East;North 750 West

    812 ft · 22 sec · South 800 East;North 750 West

  9. 9

    Continue on South 800 East;South 1000 West

    1052 ft · 34 sec · South 800 East;South 1000 West

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Cruse Street

    129 m · 14 sec · Cruse Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    111 m · 16 sec · East Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dickson Street

    526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Ohio Street

    39 m · 6 sec · East Ohio Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dickson Street

    542 ft · 22 sec · Dickson Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · East New York Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    1019 ft · 27 sec · North Pine Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight

    38 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 36 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville

    1275 ft · 29 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    828 ft · 24 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on South Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Jackson Street

    644 ft · 30 sec · Jackson Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    54 m · 13 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford 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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
30.3 mi · 27%
I 65 North
29.8 mi · 27%
I 74 West
29.2 mi · 26%
Southeastern Avenue
6.27 mi · 6%
North County Road 700 West
5.16 mi · 5%
South Street
2.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

29.9 mi · 00h 32m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
99.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
00h 58m from Milford
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Milford and 57.8 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.82 one way or $29.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Milford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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 Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.7 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 10.8 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
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 99.36 mi (159.9 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

Population3,095
Coordinates39.3503300, -85.6180300
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-85.618034, 39.350325)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.88 L · about $14.82
Round trip
$29.64
7.86 gal · 29.76 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.82 $29.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.71 $33.43
Premium $4.65 $18.29 $36.58
Diesel $5.30 $20.84 $41.69

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Lafayette. The current time is 23:39:23.

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.