How far is North Vernon, IN from Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from North Vernon, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118 miles (189.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Vernon and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Vernon and Lafayette.
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Start on 5th Street
13 m · 4 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1225 ft · 29 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North State Street
16.9 mi · 26 min · North State Street
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Continue on State Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
1413 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
43.2 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
29.8 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 North Vernon 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 65 North
Merge slight left
43.2 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Vernon 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 North Vernon to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Indianapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from North Vernon and 73.4 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118 miles (189.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around North Vernon and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Indianapolis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Whiteland Town Hall
City Centre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Vernon and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 118 mi (189.9 km).
#1 North Vernon
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 6,626 |
| Coordinates | 39.0061700, -85.6235800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.80 | $41.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.76 | $45.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
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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