How far is West Lafayette, IN from Hartford, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Hartford, IN is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Hartford.
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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
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
742 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
38.8 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Greensburg
2181 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
532 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Ireland Street
1854 ft · 38 sec · North Ireland Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2149 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto South Michigan Avenue
22.4 mi · 33 min · South Michigan Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
145 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Cole Lane
2.7 mi · 7 min · Cole Lane
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Continue on Nelson Road
1380 ft · 39 sec · Nelson Road
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Turn right onto Hartford Pike
1652 ft · 1 min · Hartford Pike
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Turn left onto Hartford Ridge Road
12 m · 2 sec · Hartford Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hartford Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Hartford.
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 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.
Partly Sunny leaving West Lafayette and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Hartford?
The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Sugar Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from West Lafayette and 81.3 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.33 one way or $42.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Lafayette and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sugar Creek.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 143.36 mi (230.72 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 Hartford
Township in Adams County, Indiana
| Population | 5,668 |
| Coordinates | 38.9931100, -84.9569000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartford (-84.9569, 38.99311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $3.72 | $21.33 | $42.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $24.81 | $49.63 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $27.82 | $55.63 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $38.53 | $77.05 |
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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