How far is Georgetown, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Georgetown, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and West Lafayette.
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Start on Kepley Road
2 m · 5 sec · Kepley Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
622 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left
71 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville
1772 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Indianapolis
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
105.7 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right
29.8 mi · 36 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 Georgetown 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.
I 65 North
Merge slight left
106 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Georgetown 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 Georgetown to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Georgetown and 99.5 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.22 one way or $52.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 155.46 mi (250.19 km).
#1 Georgetown
Town in Floyd County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,410 |
| Coordinates | 38.2945100, -85.9755200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $26.22 | $52.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $30.25 | $60.50 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $33.87 | $67.74 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $44.96 | $89.91 |
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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