How far is Redding, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Redding, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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
137.14 mi
02h 29m
Flight
115.18 mi
185.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.18 mi
Kilometers
185.36 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.14 mi
Kilometers
220.71 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Sun, May 3, 8:10 AM EDT
Return by in Redding
Sun, May 3, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redding
2026-05-03T05:40
Arrive Lafayette
Sun, May 3, 8:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redding
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
Hendricks
IN

County in Indiana, United States

From Redding
70.2 mi
01h 14m
To Lafayette
67 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old State Hwy 37

    590 ft · 33 sec · Old State Hwy 37

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stevens Lane

    618 ft · 27 sec · Stevens Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left

    25.3 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    47.6 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

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

    1275 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    828 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on South Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Jackson Street

    644 ft · 30 sec · Jackson Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    54 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stevens Lane
47.7 mi · 35%
US 52 West
30.3 mi · 22%
I 65 North
19 mi · 14%
I 465 West
14.6 mi · 11%
South Street
2.69 mi · 2%
SR 26
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Stevens Lane

Merge slight right

47.6 mi · 00h 53m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
115.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hendricks
01h 14m from Redding
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Redding and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Hendricks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Redding and 67 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Redding and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Hendricks

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 Hendricks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.7 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

17 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

87 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redding and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 115.18 mi (185.36 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Redding

Human settlement in United States of America

Population4,262
Coordinates38.7745000, -86.5038800
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Old State Hwy 37 (-86.503827, 38.774496)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.32 L · about $18.25
Round trip
$36.50
9.68 gal · 36.64 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.25 $36.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.58 $41.17
Premium $4.65 $22.53 $45.05
Diesel $5.30 $25.67 $51.34

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Redding and Lafayette. The current time is 05:40:35.

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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.