How far is Westfield, IN from LaPorte, IN?

The driving distance from Westfield, IN to LaPorte, IN is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.15 mi
02h 50m
Flight
112.7 mi
181.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.7 mi
Kilometers
181.37 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.15 mi
Kilometers
209.46 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in LaPorte
Thu, Oct 15, 4:16 PM CDT
Return by in Westfield
Thu, Oct 15, 8:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westfield
2026-10-15T14:25
Arrive LaPorte
Thu, Oct 15, 5:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Macy
IN

Town in Indiana

From Westfield
65.1 mi
01h 25m
To LaPorte
65.1 mi
01h 25m

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
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    123 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1786 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    101.7 mi · 2 hr 6 min · North Meridian Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Walkerton, Bremen

    1746 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Laporte Trail

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Laporte Trail

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lincolnway

    704 ft · 28 sec · Lincolnway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincolnway

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
102 mi · 78%
Laporte Trail
16 mi · 12%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9.31 mi · 7%
Roosevelt Road
1.92 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.44 mi
US 6
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

102 mi · 02h 06m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
112.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macy
01h 25m from Westfield
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near LaPorte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Macy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Westfield and 65.1 miles from LaPorte.

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

The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.73 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Westfield and LaPorte, 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 Likely near LaPorte.

Stop Ideas Near Macy

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

81 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

81 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Rensselaer

86 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

88 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westfield and LaPorte. Straight-line distance: 112.7 mi (181.37 km).

Westfield

#1 Westfield

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 LaPorte

Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America

Population22,053
Coordinates41.6106000, -86.7225200
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Westfield (-86.12749, 40.04282)
End: LaPorte (-86.72252, 41.6106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.39 L · about $17.73
Round trip
$35.45
9.18 gal · 34.78 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $17.73 $35.45
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.45 $40.90
Premium $4.99 $22.89 $45.79
Diesel $6.62 $30.39 $60.78

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 LaPorte, IN. The current time in Westfield is 14:25:31, although it is 13:25:31 in LaPorte.

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.