How far is West Lafayette, IN from LaPorte, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to LaPorte, IN is about 90.1 miles (145 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Pulaski 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 LaPorte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and LaPorte.
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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
541 ft · 17 sec · Wiggins Street
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Turn slight right
1155 ft · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North River Road
5 mi · 8 min · North River Road
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Continue on N River Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · N River Road
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
52.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West State Road 2
9.5 mi · 14 min · West State Road 2
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Continue on J Street
2062 ft · 1 min · J Street
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Turn slight right onto Lincolnway
2551 ft · 2 min · Lincolnway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincolnway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and LaPorte.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
N River Road
Continue straight
52.8 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving West Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near LaPorte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to LaPorte?
The road trip is about 90.1 miles (145 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Medaryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from West Lafayette and 45 miles from LaPorte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 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 LaPorte, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near LaPorte.
Stop Ideas Near Medaryville
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 Medaryville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and LaPorte. Straight-line distance: 82.42 mi (132.65 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 LaPorte
Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 22,053 |
| Coordinates | 41.6106000, -86.7225200 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: LaPorte (-86.72252, 41.6106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
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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