How far is West Lafayette, IN from Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN?

The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.16 mi
01h 42m
Flight
69.86 mi
112.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.86 mi
Kilometers
112.43 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.16 mi
Kilometers
133.83 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Oct 15, 9:12 PM CDT
Return by in West Lafayette
Thu, Oct 15, 11:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lafayette
2026-10-15T20:30
Arrive Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Oct 15, 10:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:42 AM to 10:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lafayette
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rensselaer
IN

City in Indiana

From West Lafayette
41.6 mi
00h 51m
To Lakes of the Four Seasons
41.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

  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

    541 ft · 17 sec · Wiggins Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    1155 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North River Road

    5 mi · 8 min · North River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on N River Road

    2146 ft · 43 sec · N River Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    70.4 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 109th Avenue

    2455 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 109th Avenue

    1107 ft · 22 sec · East 109th Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2259 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · East 109th Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East 109th Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep straight to continue on East 109th Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East 109th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Lake Shore Drive

    2060 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive

    826 ft · 38 sec · Sunnyslope Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Shoreline Road

    1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Deer Valley Road

    929 ft · 41 sec · Deer Valley Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Deer Valley Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
N River Road
71.1 mi · 86%
East 109th Avenue
5.02 mi · 6%
North River Road
4.98 mi · 6%
109th Avenue
0.46 mi · 1%
North Lake Shore Drive
0.39 mi
Shoreline Road
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

N River Road

Merge slight left

70.4 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rensselaer
00h 51m from West Lafayette
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Lakes of the Four Seasons?

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from West Lafayette and 41.6 miles from Lakes of the Four Seasons.

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

The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between West Lafayette and Lakes of the Four Seasons, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

1 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Kankakee

63 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

70 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Lakes of the Four Seasons. Straight-line distance: 69.86 mi (112.43 km).

West Lafayette

#1 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population51,605
Coordinates40.4258700, -86.9080700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Lakes of the Four Seasons

#2 Lakes of the Four Seasons

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population7,033
Coordinates41.4103200, -87.2130900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lafayette (-86.90807, 40.42587)
End: Lakes of the Four Seasons (-87.21309, 41.41032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.11 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.63
5.86 gal · 22.22 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $11.32 $22.63
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.05 $26.11
Premium $4.99 $14.61 $29.23
Diesel $6.62 $19.40 $38.80

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between West Lafayette, IN and Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN. The current time in West Lafayette is 20:30:25, although it is 19:30:25 in Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Distance to Other Cities

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