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

The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Warsaw, IN is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
90.9 mi
02h 12m
Flight
78.68 mi
126.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.68 mi
Kilometers
126.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.9 mi
Kilometers
146.29 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Sat, Apr 11, 10:36 AM EDT
Return by in West Lafayette
Sat, Apr 11, 12:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lafayette
2026-04-11T08:24
Arrive Warsaw
Sat, Apr 11, 10:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Logansport
IN

City in Indiana

From West Lafayette
45.4 mi
01h 06m
To Warsaw
45.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 2 min · Old US Highway 231

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    111 m · 21 sec · North 6th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Salem Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Salem Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fannon Drive

    142 m · 24 sec · Fannon Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Fannon Drive

    2457 ft · 1 min · Fannon Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Greenbush Street

    1592 ft · 51 sec · Greenbush Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    2364 ft · 47 sec · North 15th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Schuyler Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1966 ft · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    31.5 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  16. 16

    Continue on South Cicott Street

    2601 ft · 56 sec · South Cicott Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    2473 ft · 55 sec · West Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    589 ft · 26 sec · South 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Eel River Avenue

    555 ft · 11 sec · Eel River Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on High Street

    1345 ft · 34 sec · High Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    737 ft · 27 sec · North 6th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    22.9 mi · 33 min · Michigan Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 602 East 9th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 602 East 9th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East 9th Street

    1325 ft · 30 sec · East 9th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    24.2 mi · 36 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Winona Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Winona Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Detroit Street

    1067 ft · 28 sec · South Detroit Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    20 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 35%
Michigan Avenue
22.9 mi · 25%
Old State Road 25
2.67 mi · 3%
Schuyler Avenue
2.1 mi · 2%
West Winona Avenue
1.76 mi · 2%
602 East 9th Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hoosier Heartland Highway

Exit the roundabout

31.5 mi · 00h 39m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Logansport
01h 06m from West Lafayette
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Lafayette and Sunny near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Logansport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from West Lafayette and 45.5 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.09 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Logansport

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Logansport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

59 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

70 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

89 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

91 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 78.68 mi (126.63 km).

West Lafayette

#1 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Warsaw

City in Indiana, United States

Population15,200
Coordinates41.2381000, -85.8530500
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lafayette (-86.90807, 40.42587)
End: Warsaw (-85.85305, 41.2381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.14 L · about $13.09
Round trip
$26.17
6.94 gal · 26.28 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.09 $26.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.76 $29.52
Premium $4.65 $16.15 $32.30
Diesel $5.30 $18.40 $36.81

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lafayette and Warsaw. The current time is 08:24:06.

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.