How far is Monticello, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Monticello, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monticello and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello and West Lafayette.
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Start on North Railroad Street East
87 m · 17 sec · North Railroad Street East
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
9 m · 6 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Railroad Street West
133 m · 17 sec · North Railroad Street West
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South 300 East
9.8 mi · 13 min · South 300 East
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto South Prairie Street
12.5 mi · 21 min · South Prairie Street
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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 Monticello 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.
South Prairie Street
Turn left onto South Prairie Street
12.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monticello 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 Monticello to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Monticello and 15.1 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Monticello and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Brookston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 23.32 mi (37.53 km).
#1 Monticello
City in west-central Indiana, United States
| Population | 5,248 |
| Coordinates | 40.7453200, -86.7647300 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.02 | $8.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
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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