How far is West Lafayette, IN from Indian Heights, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Indian Heights, IN is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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 07m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Indiana and Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Indian Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Indian Heights.
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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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Continue straight
36.8 mi · 54 min
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Turn left onto South Lafountain Street
1963 ft · 36 sec · South Lafountain Street
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Turn right onto Tomahawk Boulevard
750 ft · 39 sec · Tomahawk Boulevard
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Turn left onto Arrowhead Boulevard
952 ft · 42 sec · Arrowhead Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arrowhead Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Indian Heights.
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.
South Street
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36.8 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Rain Showers leaving West Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Indian Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Indian Heights?
The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Ray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from West Lafayette and 21.4 miles from Indian Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.79 one way or $11.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around West Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Indian Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Ray
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Assion-Ruffing City Hall & Delphi Opera House
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ray.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Indian Heights. Straight-line distance: 41.16 mi (66.24 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 Indian Heights
Census-designated place in Howard County, Indiana
| Population | 3,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.4272600, -86.1255500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian Heights (-86.12555, 40.42726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $9.93 | $19.86 |
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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