How far is Westfield, IN from Highland, IN?

The driving distance from Westfield, IN to Highland, IN is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
148.17 mi
02h 56m
Flight
125.28 mi
201.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.28 mi
Kilometers
201.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.17 mi
Kilometers
238.46 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland
Thu, Oct 15, 5:25 PM CDT
Return by in Westfield
Thu, Oct 15, 9:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westfield
2026-10-15T15:29
Arrive Highland
Thu, Oct 15, 6:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westfield
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
Wolcott
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Westfield
74.1 mi
01h 28m
To Highland
74.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SSE
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westfield and Highland.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1394 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    35 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    2551 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on IN-32

    1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32

  5. 5

    Continue on West 176th Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Base Line Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    44 m · 2 sec · West Base Line Road

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road

    9.8 mi · 15 min · West Base Line Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Lebanon Street

    1594 ft · 49 sec · South Lebanon Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    896 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    5 mi · 7 min · Borman Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 912: Cline Avenue

    2773 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 912 South: Cline Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Cline Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cline Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Parrish Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Parrish Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parrish Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 79%
West Base Line Road
12.1 mi · 8%
Borman Expressway
5.02 mi · 3%
West 176th Street
4.31 mi · 3%
South Lebanon Street
2.99 mi · 2%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
125.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolcott
01h 28m from Westfield
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westfield to Highland?

The road trip is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Wolcott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Westfield and 74.1 miles from Highland.

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

The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.20 one way or $40.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Westfield and Highland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Westfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland.

Stop Ideas Near Wolcott

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

23 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

39 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Kankakee

80 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westfield and Highland. Straight-line distance: 125.28 mi (201.62 km).

Westfield

#1 Westfield

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population46,145
Coordinates40.0428200, -86.1274900
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Highland

#2 Highland

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population22,283
Coordinates41.5536500, -87.4519800
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Westfield (-86.12749, 40.04282)
End: Highland (-87.45198, 41.55365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.79 L · about $20.20
Round trip
$40.40
10.46 gal · 39.58 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $20.20 $40.40
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.30 $46.60
Premium $4.99 $26.09 $52.17
Diesel $6.62 $34.63 $69.26

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 Westfield, IN and Highland, IN. The current time in Westfield is 15:29:39, although it is 14:29:39 in Highland.

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.