How far is West Lafayette, IN from Pittsboro, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Pittsboro, IN is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 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.
City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Pittsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Pittsboro.
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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
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Lebanon, Lizton
1133 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto South Lebanon Street
8.6 mi · 13 min · South Lebanon Street
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Continue on County Road 50 West
2.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 50 West
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Continue on North State Street
2653 ft · 48 sec · North State Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Maple Street
13 m · 1 sec · North Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Pittsboro.
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
32.8 mi · 00h 35m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Pittsboro?
The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Thorntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from West Lafayette and 27.2 miles from Pittsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Lafayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Thorntown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Pittsboro. Straight-line distance: 45.28 mi (72.87 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 Pittsboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,812 |
| Coordinates | 39.8639300, -86.4669400 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pittsboro (-86.46694, 39.86393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.55 | $17.11 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $9.58 | $19.15 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
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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