How far is West Lafayette, IN from Wheatfield, IN?
The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Wheatfield, IN is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lafayette and Wheatfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Wheatfield.
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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
541 ft · 17 sec · Wiggins Street
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Turn slight right
1155 ft · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North River Road
5 mi · 8 min · North River Road
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Continue on N River Road
2146 ft · 43 sec · N River Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
51 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto West State Road 10
3.4 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10
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Continue on West State Road 110
2.5 mi · 4 min · West State Road 110
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Madison Street
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Continue on County Road 550
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 550
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Turn right onto County Road 1200
5 mi · 7 min · County Road 1200
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2105 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Grove Street
61 m · 9 sec · Grove Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grove Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette and Wheatfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
N River Road
Merge slight left
51 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Lafayette and Isolated Rain Showers near Wheatfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Wheatfield?
The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from West Lafayette and 35.9 miles from Wheatfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between West Lafayette and Wheatfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Lafayette and Isolated Rain Showers near Wheatfield.
Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer
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 Rensselaer.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Kankakee
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Wheatfield. Straight-line distance: 53.57 mi (86.21 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 Wheatfield
Township in Jasper County, Indiana
| Population | 880 |
| Coordinates | 41.1930900, -87.0555800 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wheatfield (-87.05558, 41.19309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.77 | $19.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $12.62 | $25.24 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $16.75 | $33.50 |
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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