How far is West Lafayette, IN from Huntingburg, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Huntingburg, IN is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 42m.
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.
City in Morgan County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Huntingburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Huntingburg.
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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 left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on I 465 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
47.5 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
27 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane
2002 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
17 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
919 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on Mill Street
14.3 mi · 16 min · Mill Street
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
7 mi · 8 min · West 6th Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
37 m · 7 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn left
6 m · 2 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 Huntingburg.
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 69 South
Continue straight
47.5 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Rain Showers leaving West Lafayette and Patchy Fog near Huntingburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Huntingburg?
The road trip is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from West Lafayette and 94.3 miles from Huntingburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147 miles (236.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.72 one way or $51.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around West Lafayette and Patchy Fog near Huntingburg.
Stop Ideas Near Martinsville
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 Martinsville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Huntingburg. Straight-line distance: 146.98 mi (236.54 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 Huntingburg
City in Dubois County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 6,297 |
| Coordinates | 38.2989400, -86.9550000 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huntingburg (-86.955, 38.29894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $25.72 | $51.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $29.67 | $59.34 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $33.22 | $66.44 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $44.10 | $88.19 |
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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