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

The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Winfield, IN is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
79.9 mi
01h 35m
Flight
70.34 mi
113.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.34 mi
Kilometers
113.2 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.9 mi
Kilometers
128.59 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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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 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Thu, Oct 15, 9:03 PM CDT
Return by in West Lafayette
Thu, Oct 15, 11:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lafayette
2026-10-15T20:28
Arrive Winfield
Thu, Oct 15, 10:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:35 AM to 10:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Rensselaer
IN

City in Indiana

From West Lafayette
40 mi
00h 47m
To Winfield
40 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    541 ft · 17 sec · Wiggins Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    1155 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North River Road

    5 mi · 8 min · North River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on N River Road

    2146 ft · 43 sec · N River Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    70.4 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 109th Avenue

    2455 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 109th Avenue

    1107 ft · 22 sec · East 109th Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2259 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Iowa Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Iowa Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Iowa Street

    2623 ft · 2 min · Iowa Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 113th Avenue

    2608 ft · 1 min · East 113th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Winfield Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Winfield Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East 117th Avenue

    984 ft · 27 sec · East 117th Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 117th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
N River Road
71.1 mi · 89%
North River Road
4.98 mi · 6%
Winfield Road
1.12 mi · 1%
East 109th Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
Iowa Street
0.5 mi · 1%
East 113th Avenue
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

N River Road

Merge slight left

70.4 mi · 01h 15m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rensselaer
00h 47m from West Lafayette
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 40 miles from West Lafayette and 40 miles from Winfield.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.89 one way or $21.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 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 Winfield, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winfield.

Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer.

RAIL

Rensselaer

1 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Kankakee

63 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

70 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 70.34 mi (113.2 km).

West Lafayette

#1 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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

#2 Winfield

Town of the United States

Population5,486
Coordinates41.4053100, -87.2753100
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lafayette (-86.90807, 40.42587)
End: Winfield (-87.27531, 41.40531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.67 L · about $10.89
Round trip
$21.78
5.64 gal · 21.34 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $10.89 $21.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.56 $25.13
Premium $4.99 $14.07 $28.13
Diesel $6.62 $18.67 $37.34

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between West Lafayette, IN and Winfield, IN. The current time in West Lafayette is 20:28:03, although it is 19:28:03 in Winfield.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.