How far is Utah, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Utah, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utah and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utah and West Lafayette.
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Start on George Street
135 m · 22 sec · George Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Boulevard
682 ft · 23 sec · Green Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sunnyside Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · Sunnyside Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
10.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto North Meridian Street
6.3 mi · 10 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
994 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Continue on Cruse Street
129 m · 14 sec · Cruse Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
111 m · 16 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left onto Dickson Street
526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street
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Turn left onto East Ohio Street
39 m · 6 sec · East Ohio Street
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Turn right onto Dickson Street
542 ft · 22 sec · Dickson Street
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Turn left onto East New York Street
647 ft · 26 sec · East New York Street
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
1019 ft · 27 sec · North Pine Street
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Take the ramp straight
38 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
29.9 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville
1275 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left
828 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on South Street
3 mi · 6 min · South Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
130 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Columbia Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · Columbia Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East State Street
44 m · 6 sec · East State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East State Street
2631 ft · 2 min · 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 Utah and West Lafayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
61.6 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Utah 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 Utah to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Sugar Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Utah and 78 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.24 one way or $42.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Utah and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Creek
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 Sugar Creek.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utah and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 142.46 mi (229.27 km).
#1 Utah
City in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0608900, -84.8980100 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| 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: West Lafayette (-86.90807, 40.42587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $21.24 | $42.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.50 | $49.01 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $27.43 | $54.87 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $36.42 | $72.83 |
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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