How far is West Lafayette, IN from Broad Ripple, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Broad Ripple, IN is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Broad Ripple.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Broad Ripple.
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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 · 1 min · Old US Highway 231
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Continue on Union Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Union Street
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Turn right onto North Earl Avenue
2673 ft · 1 min · North Earl Avenue
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Turn left onto South Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
1898 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
42.4 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Meridian Street South, Westfield, Kokomo
684 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Meridian Street South
1749 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto North Meridian Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Meridian Street
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Turn left onto East 71st Street
1 km · 1 min · East 71st Street
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto East 64th Street
1339 ft · 42 sec · East 64th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westfield Boulevard
658 ft · 21 sec · Westfield Boulevard
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Continue on Winthrop Avenue
1456 ft · 1 min · Winthrop Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Broad Ripple.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Lafayette and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broad Ripple.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Broad Ripple?
The road trip is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from West Lafayette and 31.9 miles from Broad Ripple.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56 miles (90.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around West Lafayette and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broad Ripple.
Stop Ideas Near Pike
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 Pike.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Broad Ripple. Straight-line distance: 55.95 mi (90.05 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 Broad Ripple
One of six areas designated as cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana
| Population | 17,041 |
| Coordinates | 39.8667100, -86.1416500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broad Ripple (-86.14165, 39.86671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.48 | $16.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.47 | $20.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.93 | $23.87 |
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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