How far is West Lafayette, IN from Angola, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Angola, IN is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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.
Township in Wabash County, Indiana
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Angola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Angola.
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Start on Northwestern Avenue
13 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue
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Turn right onto Vine Street
84 m · 16 sec · Vine Street
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Turn right onto Wiggins Street
1627 ft · 48 sec · Wiggins Street
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Continue on Old US Highway 231
1 km · 2 min · Old US Highway 231
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
111 m · 21 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto Salem Street
61 m · 11 sec · Salem Street
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Turn right onto Fannon Drive
142 m · 24 sec · Fannon Drive
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Continue on Fannon Drive
2457 ft · 1 min · Fannon Drive
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Continue on Greenbush Street
1592 ft · 51 sec · Greenbush Street
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
2364 ft · 47 sec · North 15th Street
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Continue on Schuyler Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway
1966 ft · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
3 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
35.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Logansport Bypass
2.5 mi · 3 min · Logansport Bypass
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Turn left onto Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road
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Turn left
11.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto East 900 North
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 900 North
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Continue on Lafayette Center Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Center Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69, US 33 North: Fort Wayne, Indianapolis
796 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lagrange, Angola
1603 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
60 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto West Maumee Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Maumee Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
5 m · 1 sec · Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Angola.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wabash Road
Turn left onto Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Rain Showers leaving West Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Angola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Angola?
The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Lagro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from West Lafayette and 78.7 miles from Angola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.40 one way or $42.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around West Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Angola.
Stop Ideas Near Lagro
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 Lagro.
Waterloo
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Angola. Straight-line distance: 129.89 mi (209.04 km).
#1 West Lafayette
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
| Population | 51,605 |
| Coordinates | 40.4258700, -86.9080700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Angola
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 8,827 |
| Coordinates | 41.6347700, -84.9994100 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Angola (-84.99941, 41.63477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $21.40 | $42.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.68 | $49.36 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $27.63 | $55.27 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $36.68 | $73.36 |
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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