How far is Westville, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Westville, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.69 mi
01h 38m
Flight
77.72 mi
125.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.72 mi
Kilometers
125.08 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.69 mi
Kilometers
128.25 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Sat, Apr 18, 6:15 AM EDT
Return by in Westville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westville
2026-04-18T03:37
Arrive Lafayette
Sat, Apr 18, 5:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westville
9:30 PM CDT
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
Francesville
IN

Town in Indiana

From Westville
39.8 mi
00h 49m
To Lafayette
39.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westville and Lafayette.

  1. 1

    Start on Plain Avenue

    21 m · 5 sec · Plain Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    843 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    53.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Delphi, Lafayette

    1911 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Grant Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Douglas Street

    50 m · 13 sec · Douglas Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    56 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
19.8 mi · 25%
Schuyler Avenue
1.86 mi · 2%
North 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2%
SR 25
0.36 mi
South Street
0.09 mi
Douglas Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

53.8 mi · 01h 18m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
77.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Francesville
00h 49m from Westville
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westville to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Francesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Westville and 39.9 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Westville and Lafayette, 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 Westville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Francesville

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

24 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

63 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Dyer station

78 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
BUS

Gary, IN

79 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westville and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 77.72 mi (125.08 km).

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#1 Westville

Borough of New Jersey

Population5,854
Coordinates41.5414300, -86.9005800
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Plain Avenue (-86.900452, 41.541428)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 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
2.81 gal
10.64 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.19
5.62 gal · 21.28 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.60 $21.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.95 $23.90
Premium $4.65 $13.08 $26.16
Diesel $5.30 $14.90 $29.81

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Westville, IN and Lafayette, IN. The current time in Westville is 03:37:13, although it is 04:37:13 in Lafayette.

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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.