How far is Whiteland, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Whiteland, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
82.82 mi
01h 28m
Flight
73.21 mi
117.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.21 mi
Kilometers
117.82 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.82 mi
Kilometers
133.28 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM EDT
Return by in Whiteland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whiteland
2026-04-23T04:56
Arrive Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whiteland
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
Whitestown
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Whiteland
40.6 mi
00h 44m
To Lafayette
42.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whiteland Road

    1984 ft · 42 sec · Whiteland Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    803 ft · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North

    569 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Lafayette, Rossville

    1275 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    828 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on South Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Jackson Street

    644 ft · 30 sec · Jackson Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    54 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
30.3 mi · 37%
I 65 North
19 mi · 23%
I 465 West
17.5 mi · 21%
Whiteland Road
11 mi · 13%
South Street
2.69 mi · 3%
SR 26
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

29.9 mi · 00h 32m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
73.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitestown
00h 44m from Whiteland
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whiteland and Sunny near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Whiteland and 42.2 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 73.2 miles (117.8 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whiteland and Sunny near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Whitestown

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

47 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

66 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whiteland and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 73.21 mi (117.82 km).

Whiteland

#1 Whiteland

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population4,697
Coordinates39.5500500, -86.0797100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Whiteland Road (-86.07969, 39.550034)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.06 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.02
5.84 gal · 22.12 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.01 $22.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.42 $24.84
Premium $4.65 $13.59 $27.18
Diesel $5.30 $15.49 $30.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Whiteland and Lafayette. The current time is 04:56:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.