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

The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Jasper, IN is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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
181.69 mi
03h 34m
Flight
140.57 mi
226.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.57 mi
Kilometers
226.23 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.69 mi
Kilometers
292.4 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jasper
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM EDT
Return by in West Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lafayette
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Jasper
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 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
Martinsville
IN

City in Morgan County, Indiana

From West Lafayette
90.8 mi
01h 47m
To Jasper
90.8 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    27 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

    2002 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    17 mi · 23 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Mill Street

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Mill Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    85 m · 14 sec · West 7th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    53 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Court House Square

    57 m · 16 sec · Court House Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court House Square

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
75.2 mi · 41%
I 65 South
48.6 mi · 27%
Mill Street
20.4 mi · 11%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 8%
South Street
2.03 mi · 1%
Union Street
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
140.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
01h 47m from West Lafayette
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving West Lafayette and Sunny near Jasper.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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 90.8 miles from West Lafayette and 90.8 miles from Jasper.

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

The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.17 one way or $48.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around West Lafayette and Sunny near Jasper.

Stop Ideas Near Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Jasper. Straight-line distance: 140.57 mi (226.23 km).

West Lafayette

#1 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Jasper

City in Dubois County, Indiana, United States

Population15,667
Coordinates38.3914400, -86.9311100
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lafayette (-86.90807, 40.42587)
End: Jasper (-86.93111, 38.39144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.27 L · about $24.17
Round trip
$48.34
12.82 gal · 48.54 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.17 $48.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.26 $54.52
Premium $4.65 $29.83 $59.66
Diesel $5.30 $34.00 $68.00

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lafayette and Jasper. The current time is 20:24:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.