How far is Plymouth, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Plymouth, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 84.5 miles (136 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.53 mi
01h 35m
Flight
70.53 mi
113.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.53 mi
Kilometers
113.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.53 mi
Kilometers
136.04 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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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 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 2:16 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 16, 3:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-16T00:41
Arrive Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 2:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Logansport
IN

City in Indiana

From Plymouth
41.6 mi
00h 47m
To Lafayette
42.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Lincoln Highway

    16 m · 5 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Michigan Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Michigan Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Michigan Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac

    2063 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto High Street

    1345 ft · 27 sec · High Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Eel River Avenue

    767 ft · 17 sec · Eel River Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eel River Avenue

    680 ft · 14 sec · Eel River Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1848 ft · 44 sec · East Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Cicott Street

    2449 ft · 49 sec · South Cicott Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  16. 16

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

    31.4 mi · 39 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Grant Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Douglas Street

    50 m · 13 sec · Douglas Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    56 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Lafayette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 38%
Michigan Road
19.4 mi · 23%
Old State Road 25
2.71 mi · 3%
Schuyler Avenue
1.86 mi · 2%
North 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2%
North Michigan Street
1.37 mi · 2%
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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Logansport
00h 47m from Plymouth
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plymouth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.5 miles (136 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Logansport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Plymouth and 42.9 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Plymouth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Logansport

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

59 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

70 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

89 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

91 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 70.53 mi (113.51 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States

Population9,953
Coordinates41.3436600, -86.3097300
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lincoln Highway (-86.309712, 41.343537)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.29 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.48
5.96 gal · 22.58 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.24 $22.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.67 $25.35
Premium $4.65 $13.87 $27.74
Diesel $5.30 $15.81 $31.61

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Lafayette. The current time is 00:41:11.

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.