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

The driving distance from Connersville, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (173.9 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
134.66 mi
02h 23m
Flight
108.06 mi
173.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.06 mi
Kilometers
173.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.66 mi
Kilometers
216.71 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lafayette
Sat, Apr 11, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Connersville
Sat, Apr 11, 7:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Connersville
2026-04-11T02:58
Arrive West Lafayette
Sat, Apr 11, 5:21 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 Connersville
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
Chesterton
IN

Town in the U.

From Connersville
62 mi
01h 11m
To West Lafayette
72.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    36 m · 8 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    26 m · 10 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Grand Avenue

    128 m · 23 sec · North Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    16.3 mi · 24 min · West 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1249 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street

    1802 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on United States Highway 52

    17.9 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    48 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    14.3 mi · 22 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 465 North, US 52 West

    2134 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago

    5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

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

    1275 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    828 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on South Street

    3 mi · 6 min · South Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    130 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Columbia Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Columbia Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East State Street

    44 m · 6 sec · East State Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Street

    2631 ft · 2 min · East State Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue

    739 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Connersville 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
30.3 mi · 22%
United States Highway 52
17.9 mi · 13%
I 865 West
17.2 mi · 13%
West 3rd Street
16.7 mi · 12%
East Main Street
14.4 mi · 11%
I-465 WB
11.7 mi · 9%
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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterton
01h 11m from Connersville
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Connersville and Mostly Sunny near West Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 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?

Chesterton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Connersville and 72.6 miles from West Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chesterton

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 Chesterton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.3 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 4.8 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

68 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

69 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

86 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Connersville and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 108.06 mi (173.91 km).

Connersville

#1 Connersville

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Indiana, United States

Population12,656
Coordinates39.6411600, -85.1410700
Altitude251
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: Market Street (-85.14105, 39.641151)
End: Northwestern Avenue (-86.908094, 40.425857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.99 L · about $17.91
Round trip
$35.82
9.5 gal · 35.98 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.91 $35.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.20 $40.40
Premium $4.65 $22.11 $44.21
Diesel $5.30 $25.19 $50.39

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Connersville and West Lafayette. The current time is 02:58:15.

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.