How far is Avon, IN from West Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Avon, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
65.28 mi
01h 14m
Flight
53.11 mi
85.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.11 mi
Kilometers
85.47 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.28 mi
Kilometers
105.06 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 9:18 AM EDT
Return by in Avon
Thu, Apr 16, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-04-16T08:04
Arrive West Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 9:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Avon
29.8 mi
00h 37m
To West Lafayette
35.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

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
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon and West Lafayette.

  1. 1

    Start on Rockville Road

    947 ft · 45 sec · Rockville Road

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto Rockville Road

    993 ft · 26 sec · Rockville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Avon Avenue

    3 mi · 6 min · Avon Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Avenue

    32 m · 3 sec · Avon Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Avon Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Green Street

    35 m · 6 sec · South Green Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Green Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · South Green Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Road 267

    8.2 mi · 14 min · State Road 267

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    2239 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

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

    1275 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    828 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on South Street

    3 mi · 6 min · South Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    130 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Columbia Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Columbia Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East State Street

    44 m · 6 sec · East State Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Street

    2631 ft · 2 min · East State Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue

    739 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon and West Lafayette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
30.3 mi · 46%
State Road 267
16.4 mi · 25%
Avon Avenue
4.06 mi · 6%
South Green Street
3.14 mi · 5%
South Street
2.98 mi · 5%
Columbia Street
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

29.9 mi · 00h 32m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
00h 37m from Avon
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Avon and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avon to West Lafayette?

The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Avon and 35.5 miles from West Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Avon and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 53.11 mi (85.47 km).

Avon

#1 Avon

Town in Indiana

Population19,361
Coordinates39.7628200, -86.3997200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
West Lafayette

#2 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population51,605
Coordinates40.4258700, -86.9080700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: US 36 (-86.399721, 39.762851)
End: Northwestern Avenue (-86.908094, 40.425857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.72 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.35
4.6 gal · 17.44 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.67 $17.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.78 $19.56
Premium $4.65 $10.70 $21.41
Diesel $5.30 $12.20 $24.40

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 Avon and West Lafayette. The current time is 08:04:28.

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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.