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

The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Connersville, IN is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
124.67 mi
02h 44m
Flight
108.06 mi
173.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.06 mi
Kilometers
173.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.67 mi
Kilometers
200.64 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Connersville
Sun, May 31, 4:13 AM EDT
Return by in West Lafayette
Sun, May 31, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lafayette
2026-05-31T01:28
Arrive Connersville
Sun, May 31, 4:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Chesterton
IN

Town in the U.

From West Lafayette
62.3 mi
01h 22m
To Connersville
62.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    12.5 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 East: Brookville Road

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on New Palestine

    14.6 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    51 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    17.9 mi · 27 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    1802 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1249 ft · 23 sec · West 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Street

    16.3 mi · 24 min · State Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Grand Avenue

    128 m · 21 sec · North Grand Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    26 m · 10 sec · West 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Market Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
69.7 mi · 56%
East Main Street
18 mi · 14%
State Street
16.3 mi · 13%
New Palestine
14.6 mi · 12%
South Street
2.03 mi · 2%
Union Street
1.6 mi · 1%
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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterton
01h 22m from West Lafayette
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Connersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Chesterton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from West Lafayette and 62.4 miles from Connersville.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Connersville.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chesterton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.3 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterton.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

68 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

69 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

86 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Connersville. Straight-line distance: 108.06 mi (173.91 km).

West Lafayette

#1 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Connersville

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Indiana, United States

Population12,656
Coordinates39.6411600, -85.1410700
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lafayette (-86.90807, 40.42587)
End: Connersville (-85.14107, 39.64116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.65 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.18
8.8 gal · 33.3 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.59 $33.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.71 $37.43
Premium $4.65 $20.48 $40.96
Diesel $5.30 $23.34 $46.68

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lafayette and Connersville. The current time is 01:28:51.

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.