How far is Hobart, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Hobart, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.4 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 CDT.
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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.
Human settlement in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobart and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobart and West Lafayette.
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Start on Main Street
1815 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
2174 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
1848 ft · 37 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn straight onto South Lake Park Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · South Lake Park Avenue
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Turn right onto West 61st Avenue
2541 ft · 1 min · West 61st Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 61st Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · West 61st Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West 61st Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · West 61st Avenue
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Turn right onto East 61st Avenue
1624 ft · 46 sec · East 61st Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
1526 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
76.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: Brookston, West Lafayette
2054 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Lafayette, Indiana Veterans Home, Purdue University, VA Clinic, Tippecanoe, Battlefield, Prophetstown State Park
65 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto North River Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · North River Road
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Turn right onto Quincy Street
1236 ft · 60 sec · Quincy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Salisbury Street
741 ft · 29 sec · North Salisbury Street
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Turn right onto North Street
669 ft · 32 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue
11 m · 2 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 Hobart 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.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
76.5 mi · 01h 22m
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 Hobart and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobart to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.3 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?
Mount Ayr is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Hobart and 44.4 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hobart and West Lafayette, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hobart and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Ayr
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 Mount Ayr.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobart and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 78.56 mi (126.43 km).
#1 Hobart
City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 27,913 |
| Coordinates | 41.5322600, -87.2550400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $3.77 | $11.77 | $23.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.52 | $29.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.55 | $33.10 |
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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