How far is Upland, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Upland, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.69 mi
01h 37m
Flight
72.72 mi
117.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.72 mi
Kilometers
117.03 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.69 mi
Kilometers
123.42 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 AM EDT
Return by in Upland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upland
2026-04-22T22:45
Arrive Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upland
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
Indian Heights
IN

Census-designated place in Howard County, Indiana

From Upland
37.9 mi
00h 48m
To Lafayette
38.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
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 Upland and Lafayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East 500 South

    3.9 mi · 7 min · East 500 South

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Hi Way Drive

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Hi Way Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on West 500 S

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 500 S

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Strawtown Pike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West County Road 900 South

    6.7 mi · 10 min · West County Road 900 South

  8. 8

    Continue on East County Road 400 South

    21.1 mi · 31 min · East County Road 400 South

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road West 400 South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road West 400 South

  11. 11

    Continue on State Road 26

    10.4 mi · 14 min · State Road 26

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 900 North

    1023 ft · 17 sec · County Road 900 North

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    2092 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 900 North

    11.7 mi · 18 min · County Road 900 North

  16. 16

    Continue on South Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Jackson Street

    644 ft · 30 sec · Jackson Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    54 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upland 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East County Road 400 South
21.1 mi · 28%
County Road 900 North
11.9 mi · 16%
State Road 26
10.4 mi · 14%
East Main Street
7.34 mi · 10%
West County Road 900 South
6.68 mi · 9%
Strawtown Pike
4.59 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East County Road 400 South

Continue on East County Road 400 South

21.1 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
72.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Heights
00h 48m from Upland
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Upland 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 Upland to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Indian Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Upland and 38.8 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Indian Heights

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

65 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

74 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upland and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 72.72 mi (117.03 km).

Upland

#1 Upland

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,706
Coordinates40.4756000, -85.4944200
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-85.494475, 40.475598)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.24 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.42 gal · 20.48 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.53 $23.05
Premium $4.65 $12.61 $25.22
Diesel $5.30 $14.37 $28.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Upland and Lafayette. The current time is 22:45:40.

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.