How far is Simonton Lake, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Simonton Lake, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fulton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Simonton Lake and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simonton Lake and West Lafayette.
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Start on Cassopolis Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · Cassopolis Street
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Turn right onto East Bristol Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Bristol Street
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Continue on North Nappanee Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · North Nappanee Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2865 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
1330 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Michigan Street
24.9 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
156 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
16.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Rochester, Logansport, Winamac
2063 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto High Street
1345 ft · 27 sec · High Street
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Continue on Eel River Avenue
767 ft · 17 sec · Eel River Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eel River Avenue
680 ft · 14 sec · Eel River Avenue
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Turn right onto East Market Street
1848 ft · 44 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South Cicott Street
2449 ft · 49 sec · South Cicott Street
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Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25
2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.4 mi · 39 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway
72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Continue on Schuyler Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Continue on North 15th Street
2364 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenbush Street
1592 ft · 47 sec · Greenbush Street
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Continue on Fannon Drive
2476 ft · 1 min · Fannon Drive
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Turn left onto Fannon Drive
152 m · 28 sec · Fannon Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Salem Street
1181 ft · 29 sec · Salem Street
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Continue on Old US Highway 231
1683 ft · 41 sec · Old US Highway 231
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Continue on Union Street
118 m · 9 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Fowler Avenue
2019 ft · 52 sec · Fowler Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Northwestern Avenue
849 ft · 34 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 Simonton Lake and West Lafayette.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hoosier Heartland Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.4 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Simonton Lake 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 Simonton Lake to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64 miles from Simonton Lake and 66.2 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.73 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Simonton Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Rochester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochester.
South Bend station
Elkhart station
Rensselaer
Niles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Simonton Lake and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 103.84 mi (167.12 km).
#1 Simonton Lake
Census-designated place in Elkhart County, Indiana
| Population | 4,678 |
| Coordinates | 41.7542200, -85.9750000 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.73 | $35.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $20.45 | $40.90 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $22.89 | $45.79 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $30.39 | $60.78 |
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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