How far is West Lafayette, IN from Logansport, IN?

The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Logansport, IN is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
40.63 mi
00h 57m
Flight
36.78 mi
59.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.78 mi
Kilometers
59.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.63 mi
Kilometers
65.38 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Logansport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in West Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lafayette
2026-04-23T03:26
Arrive Logansport
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Delphi
IN

City in Indiana

From West Lafayette
20.3 mi
00h 28m
To Logansport
20.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Logansport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Logansport.

  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

    1627 ft · 48 sec · Wiggins Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old US Highway 231

    1 km · 2 min · Old US Highway 231

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    111 m · 21 sec · North 6th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Salem Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Salem Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fannon Drive

    142 m · 24 sec · Fannon Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Fannon Drive

    2457 ft · 1 min · Fannon Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Greenbush Street

    1592 ft · 51 sec · Greenbush Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    2364 ft · 47 sec · North 15th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Schuyler Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1966 ft · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    31.5 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  16. 16

    Continue on South Cicott Street

    2601 ft · 56 sec · South Cicott Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Market Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Logansport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 78%
Old State Road 25
2.67 mi · 7%
Schuyler Avenue
2.1 mi · 5%
West Market Street
1.1 mi · 3%
Old US Highway 231
0.63 mi · 2%
Fannon Drive
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delphi
00h 28m from West Lafayette
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Lafayette and Sunny near Logansport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Logansport?

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Delphi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from West Lafayette and 20.3 miles from Logansport.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Lafayette and Sunny near Logansport.

Stop Ideas Near Delphi

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

26 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

57 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

60 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

63 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Logansport. Straight-line distance: 36.78 mi (59.19 km).

West Lafayette

#1 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population51,605
Coordinates40.4258700, -86.9080700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Logansport

#2 Logansport

City in Indiana

Population17,454
Coordinates40.7544800, -86.3566700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lafayette (-86.90807, 40.42587)
End: Logansport (-86.35667, 40.75448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.43 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.86 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lafayette and Logansport. The current time is 03:26:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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