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

The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Berne, IN is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
118.5 mi
02h 42m
Flight
103.95 mi
167.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.95 mi
Kilometers
167.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.5 mi
Kilometers
190.71 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berne
Thu, Oct 15, 9:10 PM EDT
Return by in West Lafayette
Thu, Oct 15, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lafayette
2026-10-15T18:28
Arrive Berne
Thu, Oct 15, 9:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Swayzee
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From West Lafayette
59.2 mi
01h 21m
To Berne
59.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    7 mi · 8 min · Strawtown Pike

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    110 m · 7 sec · East 29th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Adams Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Adams Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sears Drive

    2455 ft · 34 sec · Sears Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on East 4th Street

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East North 00 South

    31.2 mi · 36 min · East North 00 South

  16. 16

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1178 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Street
59.5 mi · 50%
East North 00 South
31.2 mi · 26%
Strawtown Pike
7.02 mi · 6%
East 4th Street
5.36 mi · 5%
South Washington Street
1.77 mi · 1%
Union Street
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Street

Continue straight

57.5 mi · 01h 24m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swayzee
01h 21m from West Lafayette
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Lafayette and Chance Rain Showers near Berne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Swayzee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from West Lafayette and 59.4 miles from Berne.

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

The direct path is about 104 miles (167.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Lafayette and Chance Rain Showers near Berne.

Stop Ideas Near Swayzee

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

88 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

91 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

103 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

105 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Berne. Straight-line distance: 103.95 mi (167.29 km).

West Lafayette

#1 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Berne

City in Indiana, United States

Population4,262
Coordinates40.6578200, -84.9519100
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lafayette (-86.90807, 40.42587)
End: Berne (-84.95191, 40.65782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.83 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.29
8.36 gal · 31.66 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $16.14 $32.29
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.62 $37.24
Premium $4.99 $20.85 $41.70
Diesel $6.62 $27.68 $55.35

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lafayette and Berne. The current time is 18:28:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.