How far is Pittsboro, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Pittsboro, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Montgomery County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsboro and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsboro and West Lafayette.
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Start on North Maple Street
13 m · 3 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North State Street
2653 ft · 45 sec · North State Street
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Continue on County Road 50 West
813 ft · 21 sec · County Road 50 West
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Peoria
1005 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Linden, Crawfordsville
1215 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Base Line Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Base Line Road
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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 Pittsboro 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.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 00h 25m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsboro 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 Pittsboro to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Crawfordsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Pittsboro and 27 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Crawfordsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsboro and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 45.28 mi (72.87 km).
#1 Pittsboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,812 |
| Coordinates | 39.8639300, -86.4669400 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.46 | $16.93 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
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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