How far is Fortville, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Fortville, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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 32m.
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.
City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fortville and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fortville and West Lafayette.
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Start on Noel Avenue
88 m · 15 sec · Noel Avenue
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
2629 ft · 49 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West 1000 N
2023 ft · 40 sec · West 1000 N
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Continue on East 96th Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · East 96th Street
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Continue on Fall Creek Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Fall Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fall Creek Road
34 m · 6 sec · Fall Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Fall Creek Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fall Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 96th Street
10 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1 mi · 2 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
41 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
3046 ft · 1 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 96th Street
26 m · 1 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
2095 ft · 45 sec · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
35 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East 96th Street
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Turn left onto I 69, SR 37: Indianapolis
1389 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
1318 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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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 Fortville 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 leaving Fortville 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 Fortville to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Fortville and 48 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.78 one way or $23.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fortville and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fortville and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 65.53 mi (105.46 km).
#1 Fortville
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,220 |
| Coordinates | 39.9322600, -85.8480400 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.59 | $27.18 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $15.21 | $30.43 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $20.19 | $40.39 |
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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