How far is Stony Creek, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Stony Creek, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
127.62 mi
02h 28m
Flight
100.26 mi
161.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.26 mi
Kilometers
161.36 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.62 mi
Kilometers
205.38 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 6:51 AM EDT
Return by in Stony Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 9:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stony Creek
2026-04-16T04:22
Arrive Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 6:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stony Creek
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
Rochester
IN

City in Fulton County, Indiana, United States

From Stony Creek
60.1 mi
01h 14m
To Lafayette
67.5 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Stony Creek and Lafayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stony Creek and Lafayette.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    848 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West

    1.2 km · 2 min · East County Line Road; South 1200 West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 42

    1.7 mi · 2 min · County Road 42

  4. 4

    Continue on East Lincoln Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 42

    5.5 mi · 8 min · County Road 42

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Road 142

    1 km · 2 min · County Road 142

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road 29

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 29

  8. 8

    Turn left

    20.2 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Winona Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Winona Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Zimmer Road

    24.2 mi · 36 min · South Zimmer Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1325 ft · 22 sec · East 9th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 602 East 9th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 602 East 9th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North 6th Street

    737 ft · 29 sec · North 6th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto High Street

    1345 ft · 27 sec · High Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Eel River Avenue

    767 ft · 17 sec · Eel River Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eel River Avenue

    680 ft · 14 sec · Eel River Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1848 ft · 44 sec · East Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Cicott Street

    2449 ft · 49 sec · South Cicott Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    31.4 mi · 39 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Grant Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Douglas Street

    50 m · 13 sec · Douglas Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    56 m · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
31 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 25%
South Zimmer Road
24.2 mi · 19%
Main Street
21.8 mi · 17%
County Road 42
7.26 mi · 6%
Old State Road 25
2.71 mi · 2%
Schuyler Avenue
1.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hoosier Heartland Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

31.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
100.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochester
01h 14m from Stony Creek
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stony Creek 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 Stony Creek to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Stony Creek and 67.5 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stony Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Rochester

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

69 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

71 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Rensselaer

80 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Niles station

86 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stony Creek and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 100.26 mi (161.36 km).

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#1 Stony Creek

Human settlement in United States of America

Population3,891
Coordinates41.5347700, -85.6499900
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.652267, 41.534896)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.05 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.94
9 gal · 34.1 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.97 $33.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.14 $38.28
Premium $4.65 $20.94 $41.89
Diesel $5.30 $23.87 $47.74

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 Stony Creek and Lafayette. The current time is 04:22:56.

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.