How far is West Lafayette, IN from Elwood, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Elwood, IN is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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 34m.
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.
Town in Clinton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Elwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Elwood.
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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
13.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 28: Frankfort, Attica
1348 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn straight onto West Walnut Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Hoke Avenue
124 m · 13 sec · South Hoke Avenue
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Turn left onto East Wabash Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street
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Continue on East County Road 50 S
2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 S
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Turn right
2657 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 100 South
7.8 mi · 12 min · County Road 100 South
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Continue on West 200 South
6.1 mi · 9 min · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South
30 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
770 ft · 14 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South
46 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
710 ft · 13 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South
33 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South
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Continue on West Old State Road 28
1.1 km · 1 min · West Old State Road 28
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on East 150 South
4 mi · 6 min · East 150 South
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Continue on State Road 28
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 28
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Continue on East 150 South
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 150 South
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Elwood.
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.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Elwood?
The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Michigantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from West Lafayette and 31.9 miles from Elwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.65 one way or $17.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elwood.
Stop Ideas Near Michigantown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Michigantown.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Elwood. Straight-line distance: 57.07 mi (91.85 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 Elwood
City in Indiana
| Population | 8,379 |
| Coordinates | 40.2769800, -85.8419200 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elwood (-85.84192, 40.27698)
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 | $3.86 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $11.17 | $22.35 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
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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