How far is Melody Hill, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Melody Hill, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (271.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melody Hill and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melody Hill and West Lafayette.
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Start on Rode Road
63 m · 11 sec · Rode Road
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Turn right onto Elmhurst Drive
620 ft · 33 sec · Elmhurst Drive
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Turn left onto Saint George Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Saint George Road
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Turn right
48.9 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
48.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North
2219 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East: Indianapolis
3072 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
1730 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 59
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 59
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Continue on South Forest Avenue
24.1 mi · 37 min · South Forest Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Cross Street
1853 ft · 33 sec · Cross Street
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Turn right
13.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
11.7 mi · 18 min · South Washington Street
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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 Melody Hill and West Lafayette.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
48.9 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Melody Hill to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Farmersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96 miles from Melody Hill and 94.5 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169 miles (271.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.95 one way or $51.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Melody Hill and West Lafayette, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Melody Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Farmersburg
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 Farmersburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melody Hill and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 168.96 mi (271.92 km).
#1 Melody Hill
Census-designated place in Vanderburgh County, Indiana
| Population | 3,628 |
| Coordinates | 38.0261500, -87.5158500 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| 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: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $25.95 | $51.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $29.94 | $59.88 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $44.49 | $88.99 |
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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