How far is West Lafayette, IN from Roselawn, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Roselawn, IN is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.8 miles (86.6 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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Roselawn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Roselawn.
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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
541 ft · 17 sec · Wiggins Street
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Turn slight right
1155 ft · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North River Road
5 mi · 8 min · North River Road
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Continue on N River Road
2146 ft · 43 sec · N River Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
51 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte
1483 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto West State Road 10
2.6 mi · 4 min · West State Road 10
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Turn left onto North 400 East
1209 ft · 55 sec · North 400 East
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Turn right
4 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Roselawn.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
N River Road
Merge slight left
51 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Lafayette and Rain Showers near Roselawn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Roselawn?
The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 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?
Remington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from West Lafayette and 30.1 miles from Roselawn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.19 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 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 Roselawn, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Lafayette and Rain Showers near Roselawn.
Stop Ideas Near Remington
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 Remington.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Roselawn. Straight-line distance: 53.84 mi (86.65 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 Roselawn
City in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 4,131 |
| Coordinates | 41.1417000, -87.3147500 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roselawn (-87.31475, 41.1417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $8.19 | $16.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.44 | $18.89 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $10.57 | $21.15 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $14.04 | $28.07 |
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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