How far is Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.4 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.
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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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakes of the Four Seasons and West Lafayette.
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Start on Deer Valley Road
929 ft · 43 sec · Deer Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road
889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road
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Turn left onto Shoreline Road
1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive
826 ft · 40 sec · Sunnyslope Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Shore Drive
2063 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive
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Turn left onto East 109th Avenue
4.3 mi · 9 min · East 109th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 109th Avenue
21 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue
2263 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue
38 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue
1121 ft · 28 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Continue on East 109th Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East 109th Avenue
911 ft · 24 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Continue on East 109th Avenue
42 m · 4 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
2064 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
70.2 mi · 1 hr 15 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons 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
70.2 mi · 01h 15m
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 Lakes of the Four Seasons 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.1 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?
Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Lakes of the Four Seasons and 40 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 $11.08 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lakes of the Four Seasons 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer
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 Rensselaer.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Kankakee
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 69.86 mi (112.43 km).
#1 Lakes of the Four Seasons
City in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 7,033 |
| Coordinates | 41.4103200, -87.2130900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.79 | $25.57 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $14.32 | $28.63 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $19.00 | $38.00 |
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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