How far is Springfield, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Springfield, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 211.3 miles (340 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and West Lafayette.
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Start on North Springfield Road
7.6 mi · 18 min · North Springfield Road
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Continue on Princeton Street
531 ft · 19 sec · Princeton Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 66
1 km · 52 sec · State Highway 66
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
2705 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto St Francis
604 ft · 12 sec · St Francis
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Continue on North Saint Francis Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Saint Francis Street
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Take the ramp right
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Terre Haute
1407 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
39.2 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
48.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North
2219 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East: Indianapolis
3072 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Brazil, Linton
1730 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 59
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 59
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Continue on South Forest Avenue
24.1 mi · 37 min · South Forest Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Cross Street
1853 ft · 33 sec · Cross Street
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Turn right
13.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
11.7 mi · 18 min · South Washington Street
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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 Springfield 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.
US 41 North
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
48.6 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near West Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 211.3 miles (340 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shelburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Springfield and 107.2 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Springfield and West Lafayette, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Springfield and Partly Sunny near West Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Shelburn
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 Shelburn.
Mattoon station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 172.53 mi (277.66 km).
#1 Springfield
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,924 |
| Coordinates | 38.0425400, -87.8703000 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $3.72 | $27.68 | $55.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $32.21 | $64.41 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $36.10 | $72.21 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $50.00 | $100.01 |
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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