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

The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Georgetown, IN is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.51 mi
03h 37m
Flight
155.46 mi
250.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.46 mi
Kilometers
250.19 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.51 mi
Kilometers
298.55 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Thu, Oct 15, 3:19 PM EDT
Return by in West Lafayette
Thu, Oct 15, 6:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lafayette
2026-10-15T11:41
Arrive Georgetown
Thu, Oct 15, 3:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lafayette
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Edinburgh
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From West Lafayette
92.8 mi
01h 48m
To Georgetown
92.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 62, SR 64 West: Edwardsville, Georgetown

    1950 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Kepley Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Kepley Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kepley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
106 mi · 57%
I 65 South
59.8 mi · 32%
I 265 West
6.63 mi · 4%
I 64 West
3.69 mi · 2%
Main Street
3.65 mi · 2%
South Street
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

104 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
155.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
01h 48m from West Lafayette
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving West Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from West Lafayette and 92.8 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.30 one way or $50.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

48 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 155.46 mi (250.19 km).

West Lafayette

#1 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Georgetown

Town in Floyd County, Indiana, United States

Population3,410
Coordinates38.2945100, -85.9755200
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lafayette (-86.90807, 40.42587)
End: Georgetown (-85.97552, 38.29451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.78 L · about $25.30
Round trip
$50.59
13.1 gal · 49.56 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $25.30 $50.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $29.18 $58.36
Premium $4.99 $32.67 $65.34
Diesel $6.62 $43.37 $86.74

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

There is no time difference between West Lafayette and Georgetown. The current time is 11:41:46.

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.