How far is West Lafayette, IN from Ligonier, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Ligonier, IN is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Fulton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Ligonier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Ligonier.
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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
31.5 mi · 39 min
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Turn right onto Old State Road 25
2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25
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Continue on South Cicott Street
2601 ft · 56 sec · South Cicott Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
2473 ft · 55 sec · West Market Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
589 ft · 26 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Eel River Avenue
555 ft · 11 sec · Eel River Avenue
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Continue on High Street
1345 ft · 34 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
737 ft · 27 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto Michigan Avenue
22.9 mi · 33 min · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto 602 East 9th Street
1 mi · 2 min · 602 East 9th Street
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Continue on East 9th Street
1325 ft · 30 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn left
24.2 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto West Winona Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Winona Avenue
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Turn left onto South Detroit Street
15.1 mi · 23 min · South Detroit Street
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Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway
34 m · 2 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Road 13
1.2 km · 1 min · State Road 13
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Continue on County Road 50
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road 50
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Continue on Lincolnway West
3.4 mi · 6 min · Lincolnway West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cavin Street
43 m · 6 sec · North Cavin Street
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Turn right onto Pigeon Street
12 m · 2 sec · Pigeon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pigeon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Ligonier.
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.
Hoosier Heartland Highway
Exit the roundabout
31.5 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Lafayette and Chance Rain Showers near Ligonier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Ligonier?
The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from West Lafayette and 60.1 miles from Ligonier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Lafayette and Chance Rain Showers near Ligonier.
Stop Ideas Near Rochester
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 Rochester.
South Bend station
Elkhart station
Rensselaer
Niles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Ligonier. Straight-line distance: 99.56 mi (160.23 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 Ligonier
City in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 4,411 |
| Coordinates | 41.4658800, -85.5874800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ligonier (-85.58748, 41.46588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.37 | $32.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.89 | $37.78 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $21.15 | $42.30 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $28.07 | $56.15 |
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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