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

The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Westfield, IN is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.57 mi
01h 08m
Flight
48.95 mi
78.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.95 mi
Kilometers
78.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.57 mi
Kilometers
95.87 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westfield
Tue, Apr 14, 9:53 PM EDT
Return by in West Lafayette
Tue, Apr 14, 11:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lafayette
2026-04-14T20:45
Arrive Westfield
Tue, Apr 14, 9:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Thorntown
IN

City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From West Lafayette
28.3 mi
00h 34m
To Westfield
31.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance T-storms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.5 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville

    911 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Noble Street

    9.1 mi · 14 min · East Noble Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    44 m · 3 sec · West Base Line Road

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West 176th Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on IN-32

    1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    2569 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1399 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
31.8 mi · 53%
East Noble Street
9.12 mi · 15%
West 176th Street
4.31 mi · 7%
West Base Line Road
2.33 mi · 4%
South Street
2.03 mi · 3%
Union Street
1.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

31.5 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorntown
00h 34m from West Lafayette
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving West Lafayette and Chance Light Rain then Chance T-storms near Westfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Thorntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from West Lafayette and 31.3 miles from Westfield.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around West Lafayette and Chance Light Rain then Chance T-storms near Westfield.

Stop Ideas Near Thorntown

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 Thorntown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

26 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

41 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

56 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Westfield. Straight-line distance: 48.95 mi (78.77 km).

West Lafayette

#1 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Westfield

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population46,145
Coordinates40.0428200, -86.1274900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwestern Avenue (-86.908094, 40.425857)
End: East Main Street (-86.127489, 40.042746)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.96 L · about $7.92
Round trip
$15.84
4.2 gal · 15.92 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.92 $15.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.93 $17.86
Premium $4.65 $9.77 $19.55
Diesel $5.30 $11.14 $22.28

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lafayette and Westfield. The current time is 20:45:38.

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.