How far is West Lafayette, IN from Sheridan, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Sheridan, IN is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Perry Township, Clinton County, 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 Sheridan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Sheridan.
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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
25.6 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 47: Sheridan, Thorntown
1672 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto IN-47
14.7 mi · 26 min · IN-47
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Continue on West 10th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 10th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1891 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Sheridan.
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
25.6 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Rain Showers leaving West Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sheridan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Sheridan?
The road trip is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from West Lafayette and 23.8 miles from Sheridan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around West Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sheridan.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Darlington Municipal Utilities
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colfax.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 41.44 mi (66.69 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 Sheridan
City in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,048 |
| Coordinates | 40.1350400, -86.2205500 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sheridan (-86.22055, 40.13504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
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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