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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight right
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 East: Brookville Road
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on New Palestine
14.6 mi · 22 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
51 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
17.9 mi · 27 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West 3rd Street
1802 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1249 ft · 23 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on State Street
16.3 mi · 24 min · State Street
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Turn left onto North Grand Avenue
128 m · 21 sec · North Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
26 m · 10 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
36 m · 5 sec · Market Street
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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.
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.
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.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Connersville. Straight-line distance: 108.06 mi (173.91 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 Connersville
City in and county seat of Fayette County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 12,656 |
| Coordinates | 39.6411600, -85.1410700 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Connersville (-85.14107, 39.64116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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