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

The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Bremen, IN is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
98.94 mi
02h 17m
Flight
80.91 mi
130.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.91 mi
Kilometers
130.21 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.94 mi
Kilometers
159.23 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Thu, Oct 15, 5:52 PM EDT
Return by in West Lafayette
Thu, Oct 15, 8:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lafayette
2026-10-15T15:34
Arrive Bremen
Thu, Oct 15, 5:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Fulton
IN

City in Fulton County, Kentucky, United States

From West Lafayette
49.5 mi
01h 08m
To Bremen
49.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76ยฐF
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
67ยฐF
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northwestern Avenue

    13 m ยท 2 sec ยท Northwestern Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vine Street

    84 m ยท 16 sec ยท Vine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wiggins Street

    1627 ft ยท 48 sec ยท Wiggins Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old US Highway 231

    1 km ยท 2 min ยท Old US Highway 231

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    111 m ยท 21 sec ยท North 6th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Salem Street

    61 m ยท 11 sec ยท Salem Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fannon Drive

    142 m ยท 24 sec ยท Fannon Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Fannon Drive

    2457 ft ยท 1 min ยท Fannon Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Greenbush Street

    1592 ft ยท 51 sec ยท Greenbush Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    2364 ft ยท 47 sec ยท North 15th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    2.1 mi ยท 4 min ยท Schuyler Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1966 ft ยท 39 sec ยท Hoosier Heartland Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m ยท 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    31.5 mi ยท 39 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi ยท 5 min ยท Old State Road 25

  16. 16

    Continue on South Cicott Street

    2601 ft ยท 56 sec ยท South Cicott Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    2473 ft ยท 55 sec ยท West Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    589 ft ยท 26 sec ยท South 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Eel River Avenue

    555 ft ยท 11 sec ยท Eel River Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on High Street

    1345 ft ยท 34 sec ยท High Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    737 ft ยท 27 sec ยท North 6th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    21.6 mi ยท 32 min ยท Michigan Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward South Bend

    1484 ft ยท 41 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi ยท 35 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Walkerton, Bremen

    1536 ft ยท 38 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.4 mi ยท 6 min ยท Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right

    3.1 mi ยท 5 min

  28. 28

    Turn right

    10 m ยท 2 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi ยท 32%
South Bend
28.9 mi ยท 29%
Michigan Avenue
21.6 mi ยท 22%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.42 mi ยท 4%
Old State Road 25
2.67 mi ยท 3%
Schuyler Avenue
2.1 mi ยท 2%
Longest Stretch

Hoosier Heartland Highway

Exit the roundabout

31.5 mi ยท 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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
80.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fulton
01h 08m from West Lafayette
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from West Lafayette and 49.5 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.48 one way or $26.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Fulton

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

75 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

79 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

South Bend station

81 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

85 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 80.91 mi (130.21 km).

West Lafayette

#1 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Bremen

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,450
Coordinates41.4464400, -86.1480600
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lafayette (-86.90807, 40.42587)
End: Bremen (-86.14806, 41.44644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.22 L ยท about $13.48
Round trip
$26.96
6.98 gal ยท 26.44 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $13.48 $26.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.55 $31.10
Premium $4.99 $17.41 $34.82
Diesel $6.62 $23.11 $46.21

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lafayette and Bremen. The current time is 15:34:25.

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.