How far is Springfield, IN from Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Springfield, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 211.3 miles (340 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana
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 Springfield and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Lafayette.
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Start on North Springfield Road
7.6 mi · 18 min · North Springfield Road
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Continue on Princeton Street
531 ft · 19 sec · Princeton Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 66
1 km · 52 sec · State Highway 66
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
2705 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto St Francis
604 ft · 12 sec · St Francis
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Continue on North Saint Francis Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Saint Francis Street
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Take the ramp right
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North, SR 57 North
1419 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
141.1 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
29.9 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
1275 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left
828 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on South Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street
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Turn slight left onto Jackson Street
644 ft · 30 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn right
54 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Lafayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 North
Merge slight left
141 mi · 02h 34m
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 Springfield 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 Springfield to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 211.3 miles (340 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Springfield and 91.2 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.09 one way or $56.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Springfield 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 Springfield and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek
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 Clear Creek.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 172.46 mi (277.55 km).
#1 Springfield
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,924 |
| Coordinates | 38.0425400, -87.8703000 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: (-86.875433, 40.416605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.09 | $56.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.68 | $63.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.67 | $69.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.51 | $79.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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