How far is Valparaiso, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Valparaiso, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valparaiso and West Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valparaiso and West Lafayette.
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Start on Walnut Street
117 m · 19 sec · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Street
2304 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Indiana Avenue
103 m · 14 sec · Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
2939 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South State Road 2
34 m · 2 sec · South State Road 2
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Exit the roundabout onto South State Road 2
3.3 mi · 5 min · South State Road 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South State Road 2
44 m · 3 sec · South State Road 2
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Exit the roundabout onto South State Road 2
9.1 mi · 13 min · South State Road 2
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Continue on West Casey Street
823 ft · 30 sec · West Casey Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Road 2
1 mi · 2 min · State Road 2
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Continue on East 181st Avenue
4.3 mi · 6 min · East 181st Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
1314 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: Brookston, West Lafayette
2054 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Lafayette, Indiana Veterans Home, Purdue University, VA Clinic, Tippecanoe, Battlefield, Prophetstown State Park
65 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto North River Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · North River Road
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Turn right onto Quincy Street
1236 ft · 60 sec · Quincy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Salisbury Street
741 ft · 29 sec · North Salisbury Street
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Turn right onto North Street
669 ft · 32 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue
11 m · 2 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 Valparaiso 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.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
61.1 mi · 01h 05m
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 Likely leaving Valparaiso and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valparaiso to West Lafayette?
The road trip is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Mount Ayr is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Valparaiso and 45.6 miles from West Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Valparaiso and West Lafayette, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Valparaiso and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Ayr
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 Mount Ayr.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valparaiso and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 72.79 mi (117.15 km).
#1 Valparaiso
Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 33,944 |
| Coordinates | 41.4730900, -87.0611400 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $3.77 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.92 | $33.84 |
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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