How far is West Lafayette, IN from Nineveh, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Nineveh, IN is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Nineveh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Nineveh.
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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
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 144: Mooresville, Bargersville
1718 ft · 53 sec
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Turn slight right
3 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight left
31 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
600 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Johnson County Route 144
2.7 mi · 4 min · Johnson County Route 144
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144
36 m · 2 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144
2228 ft · 38 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnson County Route 144
31 m · 2 sec · Johnson County Route 144
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnson County Route 144
1.9 mi · 3 min · Johnson County Route 144
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Continue on West Old Plank Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Old Plank Road
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Turn right onto State Road 135
7.4 mi · 11 min · State Road 135
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto South Nineveh Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · South Nineveh Road
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Turn left onto Hospital Road
34 m · 3 sec · Hospital Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hospital Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Nineveh.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Nineveh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Nineveh?
The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from West Lafayette and 49.5 miles from Nineveh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Lafayette and Mostly Sunny near Nineveh.
Stop Ideas Near Fayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Carmel Gazebo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayette.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Nineveh. Straight-line distance: 85.47 mi (137.55 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 Nineveh
Township in Johnson County, Indiana
| Population | 4,526 |
| Coordinates | 39.3622700, -86.0847100 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nineveh (-86.08471, 39.36227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.84 | $29.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.51 | $37.02 |
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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