How far is Knox, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Knox, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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 Cass County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knox and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knox and West Lafayette.
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Start on the route
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto West John Street
1172 ft · 54 sec · West John Street
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Turn right onto South Heaton Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Heaton Street
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Continue on South 400 E
3.9 mi · 5 min · South 400 E
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Continue on S 400 E
1.4 mi · 2 min · S 400 E
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Continue on South 400 East
11.3 mi · 17 min · South 400 East
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Continue on South Huddleston Road
23.9 mi · 35 min · South Huddleston Road
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Turn slight right onto Logansport
1266 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Old State Road 25
1.9 mi · 3 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 Knox 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Knox 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 Knox to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Dunkirk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Knox and 34.4 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.20 one way or $20.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knox 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 Knox and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Dunkirk
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 Dunkirk.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knox and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 61.91 mi (99.63 km).
#1 Knox
City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,597 |
| Coordinates | 41.2958800, -86.6250100 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.20 | $20.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.76 | $23.52 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $13.17 | $26.34 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
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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