How far is West Lafayette, IN from Huntertown, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Huntertown, IN is about 125 miles (201.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in 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 Huntertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Huntertown.
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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 · 2 min · Old US Highway 231
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
111 m · 21 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto Salem Street
61 m · 11 sec · Salem Street
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Turn right onto Fannon Drive
142 m · 24 sec · Fannon Drive
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Continue on Fannon Drive
2457 ft · 1 min · Fannon Drive
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Continue on Greenbush Street
1592 ft · 51 sec · Greenbush Street
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
2364 ft · 47 sec · North 15th Street
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Continue on Schuyler Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway
1966 ft · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
3 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
35.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Logansport Bypass
2.5 mi · 3 min · Logansport Bypass
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Turn left onto Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road
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Turn left
11.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto East 900 North
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 900 North
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Continue on Lafayette Center Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Center Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69, US 33 North: Fort Wayne, Indianapolis
796 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 3 North: Lima Road
1220 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lima Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Lima Road
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Turn left onto Lima Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lima Road
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Turn left
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Huntertown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Wabash Road
Turn left onto Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 00h 56m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Huntertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Huntertown?
The road trip is about 125 miles (201.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Peru is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from West Lafayette and 62.6 miles from Huntertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.03 one way or $34.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Lafayette and Chance Rain Showers near Huntertown.
Stop Ideas Near Peru
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 Peru.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Elkhart station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Huntertown. Straight-line distance: 106.34 mi (171.13 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 Huntertown
Town in Allen County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 6,874 |
| Coordinates | 41.2283800, -85.1724700 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huntertown (-85.17247, 41.22838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 47m |
| 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 | $3.86 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $22.00 | $43.99 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $29.20 | $58.40 |
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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