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

The driving distance from Warsaw, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.26 mi
01h 49m
Flight
78.68 mi
126.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.68 mi
Kilometers
126.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.26 mi
Kilometers
159.75 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lafayette
Sat, Apr 11, 7:01 AM EDT
Return by in Warsaw
Sat, Apr 11, 8:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warsaw
2026-04-11T05:11
Arrive West Lafayette
Sat, Apr 11, 7:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warsaw
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
Logansport
IN

City in Indiana

From Warsaw
45.4 mi
00h 54m
To West Lafayette
53.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
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 Warsaw and West Lafayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    20 m · 5 sec · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Detroit Street

    1067 ft · 24 sec · South Detroit Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Winona Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Winona Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Zimmer Road

    24.2 mi · 36 min · South Zimmer Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1325 ft · 22 sec · East 9th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 602 East 9th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 602 East 9th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on North 6th Street

    737 ft · 29 sec · North 6th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto High Street

    1345 ft · 27 sec · High Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Eel River Avenue

    767 ft · 17 sec · Eel River Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eel River Avenue

    680 ft · 14 sec · Eel River Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1848 ft · 44 sec · East Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Cicott Street

    2449 ft · 49 sec · South Cicott Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    31.4 mi · 39 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Schuyler Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North 15th Street

    2364 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenbush Street

    1592 ft · 47 sec · Greenbush Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Fannon Drive

    2476 ft · 1 min · Fannon Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Fannon Drive

    152 m · 28 sec · Fannon Drive

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Salem Street

    1181 ft · 29 sec · Salem Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Old US Highway 231

    1683 ft · 41 sec · Old US Highway 231

  26. 26

    Continue on Union Street

    118 m · 9 sec · Union Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Fowler Avenue

    2019 ft · 52 sec · Fowler Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn sharp left onto Northwestern Avenue

    849 ft · 34 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warsaw and West Lafayette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 32%
South Zimmer Road
24.2 mi · 24%
Main Street
21.8 mi · 22%
Old State Road 25
2.71 mi · 3%
Schuyler Avenue
2.09 mi · 2%
East Winona Avenue
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Logansport
00h 54m from Warsaw
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Warsaw 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 Warsaw to West Lafayette?

The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Logansport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Warsaw and 53.8 miles from West Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Logansport

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Logansport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

59 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

70 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

89 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

91 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warsaw and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 78.68 mi (126.63 km).

Warsaw

#1 Warsaw

City in Indiana, United States

Population15,200
Coordinates41.2381000, -85.8530500
Altitude252
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: East Center Street (-85.85305, 41.238092)
End: Northwestern Avenue (-86.908094, 40.425857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.26 L · about $13.20
Round trip
$26.40
7 gal · 26.52 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.20 $26.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.89 $29.77
Premium $4.65 $16.29 $32.58
Diesel $5.30 $18.56 $37.13

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 Warsaw and West Lafayette. The current time is 05:11:13.

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.