How far is Vienna, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Vienna, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
149.32 mi
02h 23m
Flight
135.62 mi
218.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.62 mi
Kilometers
218.26 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.32 mi
Kilometers
240.31 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 1:12 AM EDT
Return by in Vienna
Thu, Apr 16, 3:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vienna
2026-04-15T22:49
Arrive Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 1:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vienna
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
Greenwood
IN

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

From Vienna
74.6 mi
01h 11m
To Lafayette
74.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1663 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 31

    1 mi · 1 min · US Highway 31

  3. 3

    Continue on South Gardner Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Gardner Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West McClain Avenue

    2308 ft · 56 sec · West McClain Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

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

    1275 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    828 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on South Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Jackson Street

    644 ft · 30 sec · Jackson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    54 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vienna 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West McClain Avenue
113 mi · 75%
US 52 West
30.3 mi · 20%
South Street
2.69 mi · 2%
South Gardner Street
1.55 mi · 1%
US Highway 31
1.02 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

West McClain Avenue

Merge slight left

82.2 mi · 01h 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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
135.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
01h 11m from Vienna
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Vienna and 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 Vienna to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Vienna and 74.8 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.87 one way or $39.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Vienna and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Greenwood

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

17 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

83 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

85 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vienna and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 135.62 mi (218.26 km).

Vienna

#1 Vienna

Township in Scott County, Indiana

Population9,897
Coordinates38.6489500, -85.7688600
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-85.768861, 38.648975)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.95 L · about $19.87
Round trip
$39.75
10.54 gal · 39.9 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.87 $39.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.41 $44.83
Premium $4.65 $24.53 $49.05
Diesel $5.30 $27.95 $55.90

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 Vienna and Lafayette. The current time is 22:49:03.

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.