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

The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Bargersville, IN is about 83.9 miles (135 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.87 mi
01h 45m
Flight
73.8 mi
118.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.8 mi
Kilometers
118.77 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.87 mi
Kilometers
134.98 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bargersville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:06 AM EDT
Return by in West Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lafayette
2026-04-14T22:21
Arrive Bargersville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lafayette
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
Whitestown
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From West Lafayette
41.9 mi
00h 52m
To Bargersville
41.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
68°F
Tonight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Bargersville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northwestern Avenue

    13 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vine Street

    84 m · 16 sec · Vine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wiggins Street

    1627 ft · 48 sec · Wiggins Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old US Highway 231

    1 km · 1 min · Old US Highway 231

  5. 5

    Continue on Union Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Union Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Earl Avenue

    2673 ft · 1 min · North Earl Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    1898 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    42.4 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 144: Mooresville, Bargersville

    1718 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    3 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    31 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    600 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Johnson County Route 144

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Johnson County Route 144

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144

    36 m · 2 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144

    2228 ft · 38 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144

    31 m · 2 sec · Johnson County Route 144

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Johnson County Route 144

  25. 25

    Continue on West Old Plank Road

    1718 ft · 29 sec · West Old Plank Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto North Carlisle Street

    109 m · 18 sec · North Carlisle Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Harriman Avenue

    134 m · 12 sec · East Harriman Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Harriman Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
48.6 mi · 58%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 17%
I 69 South
9.54 mi · 11%
Johnson County Route 144
5.03 mi · 6%
South Street
2.03 mi · 2%
Union Street
1.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

42.4 mi · 00h 46m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
73.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitestown
00h 52m from West Lafayette
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving West Lafayette and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Bargersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Bargersville?

The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from West Lafayette and 41.9 miles from Bargersville.

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

The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around West Lafayette and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Bargersville.

Stop Ideas Near Whitestown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Whitestown, 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 Whitestown.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

47 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

66 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Bargersville. Straight-line distance: 73.8 mi (118.77 km).

West Lafayette

#1 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population51,605
Coordinates40.4258700, -86.9080700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Bargersville

#2 Bargersville

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population8,620
Coordinates39.5208800, -86.1677700
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lafayette (-86.90807, 40.42587)
End: Bargersville (-86.16777, 39.52088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.2 L · about $11.16
Round trip
$22.32
5.92 gal · 22.4 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.16 $22.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.59 $25.18
Premium $4.65 $13.78 $27.55
Diesel $5.30 $15.70 $31.40

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lafayette and Bargersville. The current time is 22:21:04.

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.