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

The driving distance from Seymour, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
133.38 mi
02h 14m
Flight
114.88 mi
184.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.88 mi
Kilometers
184.88 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.38 mi
Kilometers
214.66 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lafayette
Sat, Apr 11, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Seymour
Sat, Apr 11, 11:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seymour
2026-04-11T06:36
Arrive West Lafayette
Sat, Apr 11, 8:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

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

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

From Seymour
63.4 mi
01h 07m
To West Lafayette
70 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph ENE
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    770 ft · 39 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Ewing Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Ewing Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    79 m · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    85 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    130 m · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto I 65 North: Indianapolis

    796 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 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 Seymour 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
86.3 mi · 65%
US 52 West
30.3 mi · 23%
North Ewing Street
4.71 mi · 4%
South Street
2.98 mi · 2%
Columbia Street
1.12 mi · 1%
East State Street
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

56.3 mi · 01h 03m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
114.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indianapolis
01h 07m from Seymour
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seymour and 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 Seymour to West Lafayette?

The road trip is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Indianapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Seymour and 70 miles from West Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seymour and Mostly Sunny near West Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Indianapolis

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Indianapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

1 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

70 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

72 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seymour and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 114.88 mi (184.88 km).

Seymour

#1 Seymour

City in Indiana, United States

Population20,096
Coordinates38.9592200, -85.8902500
Altitude184
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: West 2nd Street (-85.890231, 38.95917)
End: Northwestern Avenue (-86.908094, 40.425857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.82 L · about $17.76
Round trip
$35.52
9.42 gal · 35.64 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.76 $35.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.03 $40.06
Premium $4.65 $21.92 $43.84
Diesel $5.30 $24.98 $49.96

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Seymour and West Lafayette. The current time is 06:36:54.

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.