How far is Broad Ripple, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Broad Ripple, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broad Ripple and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broad Ripple and West Lafayette.
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Start on Winthrop Avenue
1100 ft · 56 sec · Winthrop Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Ripple Avenue
1219 ft · 47 sec · Broad Ripple Avenue
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto East 71st Street
1 km · 1 min · East 71st Street
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Turn right onto North Meridian Street
3 mi · 5 min · North Meridian Street
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Continue on North Meridian Street
1292 ft · 25 sec · North Meridian Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 West, US 52, US 421
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago
5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
29.9 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
1275 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left
828 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on South Street
3 mi · 6 min · South Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
130 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Columbia Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · Columbia Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East State Street
44 m · 6 sec · East State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East State Street
2631 ft · 2 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue
739 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Broad Ripple and West Lafayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Broad Ripple and Partly Sunny then Scattered 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 Broad Ripple to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 31.8 miles from Broad Ripple and 35.4 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56 miles (90.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Broad Ripple and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Pike
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pike.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broad Ripple and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 55.95 mi (90.05 km).
#1 Broad Ripple
One of six areas designated as cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana
| Population | 17,041 |
| Coordinates | 39.8667100, -86.1416500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Lafayette
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
| Population | 51,605 |
| Coordinates | 40.4258700, -86.9080700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwestern Avenue (-86.908094, 40.425857)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.57 | $25.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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