How far is Hartford, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Hartford, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford and West Lafayette.
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Start on Hartford Ridge Road
12 m · 4 sec · Hartford Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Hartford Pike
1652 ft · 1 min · Hartford Pike
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Turn left onto Nelson Road
2702 ft · 1 min · Nelson Road
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Continue on Cole Lane
2.5 mi · 6 min · Cole Lane
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 22 min
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Continue on West Perry Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Perry Street
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Turn right onto South Buckeye Street
22.4 mi · 33 min · South Buckeye Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2149 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Ireland Street
1854 ft · 32 sec · North Ireland Street
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Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Avenue
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Turn right
1220 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
38.6 mi · 42 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Continue on Cruse Street
129 m · 14 sec · Cruse Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
111 m · 16 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto Dickson Street
526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street
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Turn left onto East Ohio Street
39 m · 6 sec · East Ohio Street
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Turn right onto Dickson Street
542 ft · 22 sec · Dickson Street
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Turn left onto East New York Street
647 ft · 26 sec · East New York Street
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
1019 ft · 27 sec · North Pine Street
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Take the ramp straight
38 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 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 Hartford 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 74 West
Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
38.6 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hartford and Partly Sunny near West Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Sugar Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Hartford and 90.7 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.26 one way or $44.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hartford and Partly Sunny near West Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Creek
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 Sugar Creek.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 143.36 mi (230.72 km).
#1 Hartford
Township in Adams County, Indiana
| Population | 5,668 |
| Coordinates | 38.9931100, -84.9569000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $3.72 | $22.26 | $44.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $25.89 | $51.79 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $29.03 | $58.06 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $40.20 | $80.41 |
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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