How far is Ligonier, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Ligonier, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fulton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ligonier and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ligonier and West Lafayette.
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Start on Pigeon Street
12 m · 6 sec · Pigeon Street
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Turn left onto North Cavin Street
43 m · 9 sec · North Cavin Street
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Turn right onto Lincolnway West
3.4 mi · 6 min · Lincolnway West
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Continue on County Road 50
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road 50
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Continue on State Road 13
1.2 km · 1 min · State Road 13
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway
40 m · 2 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left
15.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East Winona Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Winona Avenue
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Turn left onto South Zimmer Road
24.2 mi · 36 min · South Zimmer Road
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
1325 ft · 22 sec · East 9th Street
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Continue on 602 East 9th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 602 East 9th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
21.8 mi · 31 min · Main Street
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Continue on Michigan Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Michigan Avenue
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Continue on North 6th Street
737 ft · 29 sec · North 6th Street
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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 Ligonier 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ligonier 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 Ligonier to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Ligonier and 63.6 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.84 one way or $33.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ligonier and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Rochester
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 Rochester.
South Bend station
Elkhart station
Rensselaer
Niles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ligonier and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 99.56 mi (160.23 km).
#1 Ligonier
City in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 4,411 |
| Coordinates | 41.4658800, -85.5874800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.84 | $33.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.42 | $38.85 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $21.75 | $43.50 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $28.87 | $57.74 |
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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