How far is Kankakee, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Kankakee, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 96.3 miles (155 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 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.
City in Fulton County, Kentucky, United States
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 Kankakee and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kankakee and West Lafayette.
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Start on the route
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
11 mi · 17 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1887 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
156 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
16.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac
2063 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto High Street
1345 ft · 27 sec · High Street
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Continue on Eel River Avenue
767 ft · 17 sec · Eel River Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eel River Avenue
680 ft · 14 sec · Eel River Avenue
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Turn right onto East Market Street
1848 ft · 44 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South Cicott Street
2449 ft · 49 sec · South Cicott Street
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Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25
2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.4 mi · 39 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway
72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Continue on Schuyler Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Continue on North 15th Street
2364 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenbush Street
1592 ft · 47 sec · Greenbush Street
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Continue on Fannon Drive
2476 ft · 1 min · Fannon Drive
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Turn left onto Fannon Drive
152 m · 28 sec · Fannon Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Salem Street
1181 ft · 29 sec · Salem Street
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Continue on Old US Highway 231
1683 ft · 41 sec · Old US Highway 231
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Continue on Union Street
118 m · 9 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Fowler Avenue
2019 ft · 52 sec · Fowler Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Northwestern Avenue
849 ft · 34 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 Kankakee 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.
Hoosier Heartland Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.4 mi · 00h 39m
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 Kankakee and Mostly Cloudy near West Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kankakee to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 96.3 miles (155 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Kankakee and 43.3 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.06 one way or $26.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kankakee and West Lafayette, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kankakee and Mostly Cloudy near West Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Fulton
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 Fulton.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
South Bend station
Elkhart station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kankakee and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 77.22 mi (124.28 km).
#1 Kankakee
Township in LaPorte County, Indiana
| Population | 982 |
| Coordinates | 41.5083800, -86.5394600 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $3.84 | $13.06 | $26.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.44 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
| Premium | $4.97 | $16.90 | $33.80 |
| Diesel | $6.77 | $23.02 | $46.04 |
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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