Origin
Lafayette, OH
Morning in Lafayette on Saturday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, OH to London, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8m
Distance
4.3 mi
7 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 7m
★
6 AM
0h 8m
8 AM
0h 10m
10 AM
0h 9m
12 PM
0h 8m
3 PM
0h 9m
5 PM
0h 9m
8 PM
0h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lafayette, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
London, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lafayette, OH to London, OH covers 4.3 miles and takes about 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on London – Delaware Road, Old US Hwy 42 Southeast, Lafayette Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on London – Delaware Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 8m. Total distance: 4.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 8m drive with frequent turns across 4.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
London – Delaware Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 42 / London – Delaware Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lafayette, OH to London, OH is easy. At 8m with 13% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.6 miles (US 42 / London – Delaware Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 42 / London – Delaware Road
Turn slight right onto US 42 / London – Delaware Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| London – Delaware Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Old US Hwy 42 Southeast | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lafayette Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
London – Delaware Road
— 2.9 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, OH and London, OH.
1
Start on West Street
206 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Street
2
Continue on Old US Hwy 42 Southeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old US Hwy 42 Southeast
3
Turn slight right onto US 42
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
London – Delaware Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 42
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Lafayette Road
5
Continue on US 42; SR 38
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Elm Street
6
Continue on US 42; SR 38; SR 142
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East High Street
7
Arrive at destination
US 42; SR 38; SR 142
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.67 one way
$1.33 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $0.74 | $1.48 |
| premium | $4.91 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.95 | $1.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.45 | $0.21 |
| Efficient EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.38 | $0.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
London, OH
Morning in London on Saturday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lafayette, OH to London, OH covers 4.3 miles and takes about 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are London – Delaware Road, Old US Hwy 42 Southeast, Lafayette Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.1 miles from Lafayette, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Lafayette, OH to London, OH is easy. At 8m with 13% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.6 miles (US 42 / London – Delaware Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lafayette, OH to London, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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