How far is Speedway, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Speedway, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
57.02 mi
00h 59m
Flight
53.25 mi
85.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.25 mi
Kilometers
85.69 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.02 mi
Kilometers
91.77 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Tue, May 26, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Speedway
Tue, May 26, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Speedway
2026-05-26T05:30
Arrive Lafayette
Tue, May 26, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Speedway
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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Speedway
28.5 mi
00h 29m
To Lafayette
28.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    80 m · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto West 25th Street

    780 ft · 21 sec · West 25th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North High School Road

    96 m · 14 sec · North High School Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    84 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Crawfordsville Road

    1148 ft · 29 sec · Crawfordsville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 West, I 465 North

    671 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North

    2757 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

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

    1275 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    828 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on South Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Jackson Street

    644 ft · 30 sec · Jackson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    54 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
30.3 mi · 53%
I 65 North
19 mi · 33%
I 465 North
3.74 mi · 7%
South Street
2.69 mi · 5%
SR 26
0.24 mi
Crawfordsville Road
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

29.9 mi · 00h 32m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
00h 29m from Speedway
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Speedway and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Speedway to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Speedway and 28.5 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Speedway and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 53.25 mi (85.69 km).

Speedway

#1 Speedway

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

Population12,224
Coordinates39.8022700, -86.2672100
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.267257, 39.80249)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.62 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.16
4.02 gal · 15.24 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.58 $15.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.65 $9.35 $18.71
Diesel $5.30 $10.66 $21.32

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Speedway and Lafayette. The current time is 05:30:14.

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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.