How far is Mooresville, IN from West Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Mooresville, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.56 mi
01h 25m
Flight
62.88 mi
101.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.88 mi
Kilometers
101.2 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.56 mi
Kilometers
128.04 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lafayette
Thu, Oct 15, 3:58 PM EDT
Return by in Mooresville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mooresville
2026-10-15T14:32
Arrive West Lafayette
Thu, Oct 15, 3:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mooresville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lebanon
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Mooresville
37.3 mi
00h 42m
To West Lafayette
42.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mooresville and West Lafayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mooresville and West Lafayette.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2375 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Indianapolis Road

    1741 ft · 35 sec · Indianapolis Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Samuel Moore Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Samuel Moore Parkway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1395 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville

    1275 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    828 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on South Street

    3 mi · 6 min · South Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    130 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Columbia Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Columbia Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East State Street

    44 m · 6 sec · East State Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Street

    2631 ft · 2 min · East State Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue

    739 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mooresville and West Lafayette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
30.3 mi · 38%
I 65 North
19 mi · 24%
Samuel Moore Parkway
12.1 mi · 15%
South Street
2.98 mi · 4%
Columbia Street
1.12 mi · 1%
East State Street
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

29.9 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
00h 42m from Mooresville
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mooresville 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 Mooresville to West Lafayette?

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Mooresville and 42.3 miles from West Lafayette.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Mooresville and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lebanon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

37 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

41 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

55 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mooresville and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 62.88 mi (101.2 km).

Mooresville

#1 Mooresville

Town in Brown Township, Morgan County, Indiana, United States

Population9,863
Coordinates39.6128200, -86.3741600
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
West Lafayette

#2 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population51,605
Coordinates40.4258700, -86.9080700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-86.37416, 39.612772)
End: Northwestern Avenue (-86.908094, 40.425857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.63 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.70
5.62 gal · 21.26 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $10.85 $21.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.52 $25.04
Premium $4.99 $14.02 $28.03
Diesel $6.62 $18.61 $37.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mooresville and West Lafayette. The current time is 14:32:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.