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

The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to DeMotte, IN is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.3 miles (89 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.26 mi
01h 16m
Flight
55.28 mi
88.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.28 mi
Kilometers
88.96 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.26 mi
Kilometers
103.41 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DeMotte
Thu, Oct 15, 8:44 PM CDT
Return by in West Lafayette
Thu, Oct 15, 11:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lafayette
2026-10-15T20:27
Arrive DeMotte
Thu, Oct 15, 9:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:17 AM to 10:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Remington
IN

Indiana

From West Lafayette
32.1 mi
00h 38m
To DeMotte
32.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    541 ft · 17 sec · Wiggins Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    1155 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North River Road

    5 mi · 8 min · North River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on N River Road

    2146 ft · 43 sec · N River Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West State Road 10

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Road 10

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North State Road 10

  12. 12

    Continue on South Halleck Street

    2497 ft · 50 sec · South Halleck Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Halleck Street

    2116 ft · 1 min · North Halleck Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Halleck Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
N River Road
51.7 mi · 80%
North River Road
4.98 mi · 8%
West State Road 10
3.43 mi · 5%
North State Road 10
2.62 mi · 4%
South Halleck Street
0.47 mi · 1%
North Halleck Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

N River Road

Merge slight left

51 mi · 00h 55m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
55.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Remington
00h 38m from West Lafayette
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from West Lafayette and 32.1 miles from DeMotte.

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

The direct path is about 55.3 miles (89 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.77 one way or $17.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between West Lafayette and DeMotte, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Remington

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

20 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

44 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Gilman

71 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

72 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and DeMotte. Straight-line distance: 55.28 mi (88.96 km).

West Lafayette

#1 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 DeMotte

City in Jasper County, Indiana, United States of America

Population3,814
Coordinates41.1950400, -87.1986400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lafayette (-86.90807, 40.42587)
End: DeMotte (-87.19864, 41.19504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.58 L · about $8.77
Round trip
$17.53
4.54 gal · 17.16 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $8.77 $17.53
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.11 $20.23
Premium $4.99 $11.32 $22.65
Diesel $6.62 $15.03 $30.06

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between West Lafayette, IN and DeMotte, IN. The current time in West Lafayette is 20:27:56, although it is 19:27:56 in DeMotte.

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.