How far is West Lafayette, IN from Union City, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Union City, IN is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Union City.
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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
13.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 28: Frankfort, Attica
1348 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn straight onto West Walnut Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Hoke Avenue
124 m · 13 sec · South Hoke Avenue
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Turn left onto East Wabash Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street
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Continue on East County Road 50 S
2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 S
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Turn right
2657 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 100 South
7.8 mi · 12 min · County Road 100 South
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Continue on West 200 South
6.1 mi · 9 min · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South
30 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
770 ft · 14 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South
46 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
710 ft · 13 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South
33 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South
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Continue on West Old State Road 28
1.1 km · 1 min · West Old State Road 28
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on East 150 South
4 mi · 6 min · East 150 South
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Continue on State Road 28
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 28
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Continue on East 150 South
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 150 South
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on 1200 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · 1200 North
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Continue on Cleveland Street
7.3 mi · 11 min · Cleveland Street
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Continue on East 600 North
10 mi · 15 min · East 600 North
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Continue on East County Road 600 North
2.7 mi · 4 min · East County Road 600 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Street
4.2 mi · 5 min · West State Street
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Continue on West State Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West State Street
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Continue on East State Street
10.1 mi · 18 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto South Walnut Street
13.3 mi · 20 min · South Walnut Street
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Turn slight right onto North Columbia Street
3135 ft · 2 min · North Columbia Street
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Turn right onto West Division Street
12 m · 2 sec · West Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Union City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Lafayette and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Union City?
The road trip is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from West Lafayette and 60.8 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.53 one way or $33.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Lafayette and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Elwood
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 Elwood.
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Union City. Straight-line distance: 111.65 mi (179.69 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 Union City
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,440 |
| Coordinates | 40.2019900, -84.8091300 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union City (-84.80913, 40.20199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.53 | $33.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.07 | $38.13 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $28.34 | $56.68 |
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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