How far is West Lafayette, IN from Miller, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Miller, IN is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in 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 Miller.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Miller.
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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
11 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 67 South: Kentucky Avenue
1437 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 67 South: Mooresville
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
2739 ft · 53 sec · Kentucky Avenue
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Turn slight left
131 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto South High School Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South High School Road
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Continue on South Mooresville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Mooresville Road
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Continue on South Mooresville Road
2680 ft · 56 sec · South Mooresville Road
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Turn left onto Paddock Road
2 mi · 4 min · Paddock Road
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Turn left onto East Landersdale Road
1678 ft · 51 sec · East Landersdale Road
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Turn left onto Forest Drive
788 ft · 35 sec · Forest Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Miller.
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 65 South
Merge slight left
42.4 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Lafayette and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Miller.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Miller?
The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from West Lafayette and 36.3 miles from Miller.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Lafayette and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Miller.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Miller. Straight-line distance: 64.75 mi (104.21 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 Miller
Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana
| Population | 9,767 |
| Coordinates | 39.6206000, -86.2819300 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Miller (-86.28193, 39.6206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $3.87 | $9.90 | $19.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| Diesel | $6.78 | $17.35 | $34.71 |
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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