How far is Indian Heights, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Indian Heights, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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 01h 04m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Indiana and Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Heights and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Heights and West Lafayette.
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Start on Arrowhead Boulevard
952 ft · 44 sec · Arrowhead Boulevard
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Turn right onto Tomahawk Boulevard
750 ft · 33 sec · Tomahawk Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Lafountain Street
2011 ft · 43 sec · South Lafountain Street
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Turn right onto West County Road 400 South
7.1 mi · 11 min · West County Road 400 South
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on County Road West 400 South
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road West 400 South
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Continue on State Road 26
10.4 mi · 14 min · State Road 26
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Continue on East Main Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on County Road 900 North
1023 ft · 17 sec · County Road 900 North
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Continue on West Main Street
2092 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on County Road 900 North
11.7 mi · 18 min · County Road 900 North
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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 Indian Heights and West Lafayette.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Road 900 North
Continue on County Road 900 North
11.7 mi · 00h 18m
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 Indian Heights 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 Indian Heights to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Ray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Indian Heights and 28.1 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.72 one way or $13.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Ray
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Assion-Ruffing City Hall & Delphi Opera House
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ray.
Lafayette station
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Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian Heights and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 41.16 mi (66.24 km).
#1 Indian Heights
Census-designated place in Howard County, Indiana
| Population | 3,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.4272600, -86.1255500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
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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