How far is Princeton, IN from Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Princeton, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Princeton and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton and Lafayette.
-
1
Start on North Main Street
9 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
-
2
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street
-
3
Take the ramp slight right
1751 ft · 48 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
25 mi · 28 min
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
48.6 mi · 1 hr
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North
2219 ft · 42 sec
-
7
Continue straight
5.5 mi · 6 min
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East: Indianapolis
3072 ft · 58 sec
-
9
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
1730 ft · 35 sec
-
11
Turn left onto State Route 59
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 59
-
12
Continue on South Forest Avenue
24.1 mi · 37 min · South Forest Avenue
-
13
At the end of the road, turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
-
14
Turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
-
15
Turn left onto Cross Street
1853 ft · 33 sec · Cross Street
-
16
Turn right
13.2 mi · 20 min
-
17
Turn left onto South Washington Street
11.7 mi · 18 min · South Washington Street
-
18
Continue on Holden Street
137 m · 8 sec · Holden Street
-
19
Turn slight left onto North Main Street
104 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
-
20
Continue on Base Line Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Base Line Road
-
21
Continue on Base Line Rd
4 mi · 6 min · Base Line Rd
-
22
Continue on Base Line Road
8.1 mi · 12 min · Base Line Road
-
23
Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
-
24
Turn left onto Old US Highway 231
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old US Highway 231
-
25
Turn left onto South 18th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 18th Street
-
26
Turn right onto Douglas Street
151 m · 24 sec · Douglas Street
-
27
Turn right
56 m · 13 sec
-
28
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Princeton and Lafayette.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 41 North
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
48.6 mi · 01h 00m
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 Princeton 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 Princeton to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Seelyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from Princeton and 84.6 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Princeton 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 Princeton and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Seelyville
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 Seelyville.
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Danville, Illinois
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 147.15 mi (236.81 km).
#1 Princeton
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 8,793 |
| Coordinates | 38.3553200, -87.5675200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.51 | $45.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.78 | $55.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.66 | $63.33 |
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 22, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.