How far is Jamestown, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Jamestown, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
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.
Human settlement in Montgomery 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 Jamestown and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and West Lafayette.
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Start on North Darlington Street
28 m · 5 sec · North Darlington Street
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Turn left onto W Main St
607 ft · 16 sec · W Main St
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Turn left onto North Lebanon Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Lebanon Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Peoria, Illinois
1256 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
18 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Linden, Crawfordsville
1215 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Base Line Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Base Line Road
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Continue on Holden Street
137 m · 8 sec · Holden Street
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Turn slight left onto North Main Street
104 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Base Line Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Base Line Road
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Continue on Base Line Rd
4 mi · 6 min · Base Line Rd
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Continue on Base Line Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · Base Line Road
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Turn right onto South River Road
1 mi · 2 min · South River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South River Road
57 m · 8 sec · South River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South River Road
1391 ft · 47 sec · South River Road
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Turn left onto East State Street
1247 ft · 48 sec · 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 Jamestown 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.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
18 mi · 00h 19m
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 Jamestown 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 Jamestown to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Jamestown and 22.4 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jamestown and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Linden
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 Linden.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 37.51 mi (60.36 km).
#1 Jamestown
Town in Boone and Hendricks counties, Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,326 |
| Coordinates | 39.9267100, -86.6288900 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
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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