How far is West Lafayette, IN from Melody Hill, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Melody Hill, IN is about 221.2 miles (356 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (271.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 04h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Melody Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Melody Hill.
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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
1.6 mi · 4 min · Union Street
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Turn right onto North Earl Avenue
2673 ft · 1 min · North Earl Avenue
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Turn left onto South Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
1898 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
42.4 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on I 465 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
47.5 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
95.7 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57 South
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Kansas Road
584 ft · 17 sec · Kansas Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oak Hill Road
2 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Oak Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Hill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oak Hill Road
3 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Oak Hill Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Oak Hill Road
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Turn right onto Saint George Road
1497 ft · 46 sec · Saint George Road
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Turn left onto Memory Lane
625 ft · 30 sec · Memory Lane
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Turn right onto Rode Road
39 m · 6 sec · Rode Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rode Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Melody Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
95.7 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving West Lafayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Melody Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Melody Hill?
The road trip is about 221.2 miles (356 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.6 miles from West Lafayette and 110.7 miles from Melody Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169 miles (271.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.16 one way or $60.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 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 Melody Hill, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around West Lafayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Melody Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomington
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 Bloomington.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Melody Hill. Straight-line distance: 168.96 mi (271.92 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 Melody Hill
Census-designated place in Vanderburgh County, Indiana
| Population | 3,628 |
| Coordinates | 38.0261500, -87.5158500 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melody Hill (-87.51585, 38.02615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $34.79 | $69.59 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $38.96 | $77.91 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $51.71 | $103.42 |
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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