How far is Randolph, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Randolph, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.22 mi
02h 42m
Flight
100.57 mi
161.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.57 mi
Kilometers
161.85 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.22 mi
Kilometers
175.78 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 4:34 PM EDT
Return by in Randolph
Thu, Apr 16, 7:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Randolph
2026-04-16T13:51
Arrive Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 4:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Randolph
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
Tipton
IN

County seat of Tipton County, Indiana, United States

From Randolph
54.5 mi
01h 21m
To Lafayette
54.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 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 Randolph and Lafayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Line Street

    40 m · 6 sec · Line Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    16 mi · 26 min · West 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East County Road 600 North

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East County Road 600 North

  6. 6

    Continue on East 600 North

    10 mi · 15 min · East 600 North

  7. 7

    Continue on East County Road 600 North

    7.3 mi · 11 min · East County Road 600 North

  8. 8

    Continue on 1200 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · 1200 North

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East 150 South

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East 150 South

  11. 11

    Continue on State Road 28

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 28

  12. 12

    Continue on East 150 South

    4 mi · 6 min · East 150 South

  13. 13

    Continue on East Jefferson Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Old State Road 28

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Old State Road 28

  15. 15

    Continue on West 200 South

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South

    28 m · 2 sec · West 200 South

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    693 ft · 13 sec · West 200 South

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South

    42 m · 2 sec · West 200 South

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    734 ft · 14 sec · West 200 South

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 200 South

    49 m · 3 sec · West 200 South

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South

    6.1 mi · 9 min · West 200 South

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 100 South

    7.8 mi · 12 min · County Road 100 South

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2657 ft · 51 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East County Road 50 South

    2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 South

  25. 25

    Continue on East Wabash Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto South Hoke Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · South Hoke Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Walnut Avenue

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Walnut Avenue

  30. 30

    Take the ramp right

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 15 min

  32. 32

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

    1275 ft · 29 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left

    828 ft · 24 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on South Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street

  35. 35

    Turn slight left onto Jackson Street

    644 ft · 30 sec · Jackson Street

  36. 36

    Turn right

    54 m · 13 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Randolph 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
37 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walnut Avenue
21.3 mi · 20%
West 2nd Street
16 mi · 15%
East County Road 600 North
10 mi · 9%
East 600 North
9.97 mi · 9%
West 200 South
9.87 mi · 9%
County Road 100 South
7.79 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

West 2nd Street

Turn left onto West 2nd Street

16 mi · 00h 26m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
100.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tipton
01h 21m from Randolph
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Randolph 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 Randolph to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Tipton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from Randolph and 54.7 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 100.6 miles (161.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Randolph and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Tipton

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

59 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

74 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Randolph and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 100.57 mi (161.85 km).

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#1 Randolph

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population4,201
Coordinates40.2661600, -84.9758000
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Randolph (-84.9758, 40.26616)
End: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.59 L · about $14.52
Round trip
$29.04
7.7 gal · 29.18 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.52 $29.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.37 $32.75
Premium $4.65 $17.92 $35.84
Diesel $5.30 $20.42 $40.84

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 Randolph and Lafayette. The current time is 13:51:34.

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.