How far is New Haven, IN from West Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from New Haven, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
124.34 mi
02h 10m
Flight
108.67 mi
174.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.67 mi
Kilometers
174.88 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.34 mi
Kilometers
200.11 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lafayette
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-04-22T19:48
Arrive West Lafayette
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Haven
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
Peru
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From New Haven
61.9 mi
01h 05m
To West Lafayette
62.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and West Lafayette.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway East

    851 ft · 25 sec · Lincoln Highway East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Green Street

    1250 ft · 41 sec · Green Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2777 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway

    19.4 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lafayette Center Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Center Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East 900 North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 900 North

  9. 9

    Turn left

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Wabash Road

    44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wabash Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wabash Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Logansport Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Logansport Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    35 mi · 44 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Schuyler Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North 15th Street

    2364 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenbush Street

    1592 ft · 47 sec · Greenbush Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Fannon Drive

    2476 ft · 1 min · Fannon Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fannon Drive

    152 m · 28 sec · Fannon Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Salem Street

    1181 ft · 29 sec · Salem Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Old US Highway 231

    1683 ft · 41 sec · Old US Highway 231

  23. 23

    Continue on Union Street

    118 m · 9 sec · Union Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Fowler Avenue

    2019 ft · 52 sec · Fowler Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Northwestern Avenue

    849 ft · 34 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wabash Road
46.2 mi · 37%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
35.4 mi · 29%
Ronald Reagan Expressway
19.4 mi · 16%
Schuyler Avenue
2.09 mi · 2%
Lafayette Center Road
1.98 mi · 2%
East 900 North
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Wabash Road

Continue on Wabash Road

44.6 mi · 00h 56m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peru
01h 05m from New Haven
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving New Haven and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near West Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Haven to West Lafayette?

The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Peru is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from New Haven and 62.4 miles from West Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around New Haven and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near West Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Peru

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Peru, 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 Peru.

RAIL

Lafayette station

79 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

94 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

103 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Elkhart station

103 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 108.67 mi (174.88 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

City in Indiana

Population15,966
Coordinates41.0706000, -85.0144100
Altitude231
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: (-85.014153, 41.070613)
End: Northwestern Avenue (-86.908094, 40.425857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.61 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.11
8.78 gal · 33.22 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.55 $33.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.67 $37.34
Premium $4.65 $20.43 $40.86
Diesel $5.30 $23.28 $46.57

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and West Lafayette. The current time is 19:48:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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