How far is West Lafayette, IN from Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.9 miles (3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Lafayette.
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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
1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Turn right onto North 18th Street
2686 ft · 1 min · North 18th Street
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Turn left onto South Street
151 m · 14 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Grant Street
11 m · 2 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Douglas Street
50 m · 13 sec · Douglas Street
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Turn left
56 m · 13 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 Lafayette.
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.
Union Street
Continue on Union Street
0.72 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving West Lafayette and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and usually takes 00h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shadeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from West Lafayette and 1.2 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.9 miles (3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.30 one way or $0.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around West Lafayette and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Shadeland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shadeland.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 1.84 mi (2.96 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 Lafayette
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
| Population | 71,484 |
| Coordinates | 40.4167000, -86.8752900 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $3.77 | $0.30 | $0.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.34 | $0.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.37 | $0.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.42 | $0.85 |
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 · May 07, 2026
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