How far is West Lafayette, IN from Shawswick, IN?

The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Shawswick, IN is about 141 miles (226.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.01 mi
02h 52m
Flight
108.94 mi
175.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.94 mi
Kilometers
175.32 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.01 mi
Kilometers
226.94 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawswick
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in West Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lafayette
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Shawswick
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lafayette
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Homecroft
IN

Included town in Indianapolis

From West Lafayette
70.5 mi
01h 26m
To Shawswick
70.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Shawswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Shawswick.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwestern Avenue

    13 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vine Street

    84 m · 16 sec · Vine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wiggins Street

    1627 ft · 48 sec · Wiggins Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old US Highway 231

    1 km · 1 min · Old US Highway 231

  5. 5

    Continue on Union Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Union Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Earl Avenue

    2673 ft · 1 min · North Earl Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    1898 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    42.4 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · 5th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Heltonville Road West

    4 mi · 7 min · Heltonville Road West

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Shawswick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
48.6 mi · 34%
I 69 South
48.3 mi · 34%
SR 37 South
18.1 mi · 13%
I 465 South
14.6 mi · 10%
Heltonville Road West
3.98 mi · 3%
5th Street
2.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Continue straight

47.5 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
108.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homecroft
01h 26m from West Lafayette
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Lafayette and Sunny near Shawswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Shawswick?

The road trip is about 141 miles (226.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Homecroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from West Lafayette and 70.5 miles from Shawswick.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Lafayette and Sunny near Shawswick.

Stop Ideas Near Homecroft

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Homecroft and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Homecroft.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

11 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Shawswick. Straight-line distance: 108.94 mi (175.32 km).

West Lafayette

#1 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population51,605
Coordinates40.4258700, -86.9080700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Shawswick

#2 Shawswick

Township in Lawrence County, Indiana

Population20,173
Coordinates38.8956100, -86.4144400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lafayette (-86.90807, 40.42587)
End: Shawswick (-86.41444, 38.89561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.84 L · about $18.78
Round trip
$37.56
9.96 gal · 37.68 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.78 $37.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.18 $42.36
Premium $4.65 $23.18 $46.35
Diesel $5.30 $26.41 $52.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lafayette and Shawswick. The current time is 00:20:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.