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

The driving distance from Bloomfield, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 112 miles (180.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
111.98 mi
02h 15m
Flight
96.67 mi
155.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.67 mi
Kilometers
155.57 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.98 mi
Kilometers
180.22 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-04-23T01:36
Arrive West Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
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
Homecroft
IN

Included town in Indianapolis

From Bloomfield
71.1 mi
01h 07m
To West Lafayette
40.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    25 m · 10 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    11.9 mi · 18 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    143 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

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

    1275 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    828 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on South Street

    3 mi · 6 min · South Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    130 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Columbia Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Columbia Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East State Street

    44 m · 6 sec · East State Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Street

    2631 ft · 2 min · East State Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue

    739 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
70.2 mi · 63%
US 52 West
30.3 mi · 27%
I 65 North
19 mi · 17%
I 465 West
14.6 mi · 13%
South Street
2.98 mi · 3%
Columbia Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

57.9 mi · 01h 04m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
96.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homecroft
01h 07m from Bloomfield
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomfield and Sunny near West Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112 miles (180.2 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Homecroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Bloomfield and 40.9 miles from West Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomfield and Sunny near West Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Homecroft

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Homecroft and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Homecroft.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

11 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 96.67 mi (155.57 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

Town in Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana, USA

Population2,394
Coordinates39.0269900, -86.9375100
Altitude185
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: North Washington Street (-86.937338, 39.026987)
End: Northwestern Avenue (-86.908094, 40.425857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.96 L · about $14.90
Round trip
$29.79
7.9 gal · 29.92 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.90 $29.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.80 $33.60
Premium $4.65 $18.38 $36.77
Diesel $5.30 $20.95 $41.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and West Lafayette. The current time is 01:36:47.

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.