How far is Fairfield, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Fairfield, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and West Lafayette.
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Start on the route
2.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Indiana Highway 101
6.4 mi · 11 min · Indiana Highway 101
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Continue on South Main Street
1994 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Union Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · West Union Street
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Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
834 ft · 16 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
16.5 mi · 25 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1249 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street
1802 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street
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Continue on United States Highway 52
17.9 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
48 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
14.3 mi · 22 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto I 465 North, US 52 West
2134 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
1477 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I-465 WB
1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 13 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 Fairfield 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fairfield 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 Fairfield to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Warren Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Fairfield and 83.2 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.20 one way or $42.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fairfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Warren Park
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 Warren Park.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 119.09 mi (191.66 km).
#1 Fairfield
Township in Franklin County, Indiana
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 39.5186600, -84.9955200 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $3.86 | $21.20 | $42.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.46 | $48.92 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $27.38 | $54.77 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $36.35 | $72.70 |
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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