How far is West Lafayette, IN from Bluffton, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Bluffton, IN is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Bluffton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Bluffton.
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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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Continue on West Park Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Park Drive
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
1379 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Markle Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Markle Road
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West Morse Street
12 mi · 21 min · West Morse Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
14 m · 2 sec · West Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Bluffton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Wabash Road
Turn left onto Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving West Lafayette and Sunny near Bluffton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Bluffton?
The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Peru is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from West Lafayette and 55.7 miles from Bluffton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.82 one way or $29.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Lafayette and Sunny near Bluffton.
Stop Ideas Near Peru
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 Peru.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Elkhart station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Bluffton. Straight-line distance: 93.65 mi (150.71 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 Bluffton
City in Harrison and Lancaster townships, Wells County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 10,094 |
| Coordinates | 40.7386600, -85.1716400 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bluffton (-85.17164, 40.73866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.82 | $29.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.71 | $33.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.84 | $41.69 |
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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