How far is Sellersburg, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Sellersburg, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
166.75 mi
02h 37m
Flight
151.75 mi
244.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.75 mi
Kilometers
244.22 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.75 mi
Kilometers
268.36 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Wed, Apr 22, 10:31 PM EDT
Return by in Sellersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sellersburg
2026-04-22T19:54
Arrive Lafayette
Wed, Apr 22, 10:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sellersburg
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
Franklin
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

From Sellersburg
83.3 mi
01h 18m
To Lafayette
83.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Utica Street

    117 m · 24 sec · West Utica Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue

    1229 ft · 23 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 311

    556 ft · 10 sec · County Road 311

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1108 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    102.5 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

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

    1275 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    828 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on South Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Jackson Street

    644 ft · 30 sec · Jackson Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    54 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sellersburg 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 311
133 mi · 80%
US 52 West
30.3 mi · 18%
South Street
2.69 mi · 2%
SR 26
0.24 mi
South Indiana Avenue
0.23 mi
Jackson Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 311

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
151.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 18m from Sellersburg
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sellersburg 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 Sellersburg to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Sellersburg and 83.5 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sellersburg and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sellersburg and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 151.75 mi (244.22 km).

Sellersburg

#1 Sellersburg

City in Clark County, Indiana, United States of America

Population9,047
Coordinates38.3981200, -85.7549600
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: West Utica Street (-85.754952, 38.398128)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.27 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.35
11.76 gal · 44.54 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.17 $44.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.01 $50.02
Premium $4.65 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $5.30 $31.19 $62.38

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

There is no time difference between Sellersburg and Lafayette. The current time is 19:54:18.

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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.