How far is West Lafayette, IN from Kendallville, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Kendallville, IN is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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
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 07m.
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.
County seat of Wabash County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Kendallville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Kendallville.
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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
13.5 mi · 20 min · Lima Road
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Rush Street
14 m · 2 sec · East Rush Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Rush Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Kendallville.
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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Lafayette and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Kendallville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Kendallville?
The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Wabash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from West Lafayette and 70.8 miles from Kendallville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Lafayette and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Kendallville.
Stop Ideas Near Wabash
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 Wabash.
Waterloo
Elkhart station
Lafayette station
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Kendallville. Straight-line distance: 110.81 mi (178.33 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 Kendallville
City in Indiana, USA
| Population | 9,893 |
| Coordinates | 41.4414400, -85.2649800 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kendallville (-85.26498, 41.44144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $22.23 | $44.46 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $24.89 | $49.78 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $33.04 | $66.08 |
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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