Origin
Aboite, IN
Morning in Aboite on Monday
Local time
11:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aboite, IN to West Lafayette, IN
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
104.8 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
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6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aboite, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Aboite, IN to West Lafayette, IN covers 104.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wabash Road, Hoosier Heartland Highway, West Jefferson Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.2 miles on Wabash Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.4 miles from Aboite, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 20m drive with frequent turns across 104.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wabash Road is the longest continuous segment at about 46.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Redding Drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Aboite, IN to West Lafayette, IN is easy. At 2h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Redding Drive): Navigation decision point; at 99.8 miles (SR 25 / Hoosier Heartland Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 102.7 miles (Greenbush Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Redding Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Redding Drive
Navigation decision point
4
99.8 mi into trip
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~2h 10m in
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SR 25 / Hoosier Heartland Highway
Enter roundabout onto SR 25 / Hoosier Heartland Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
102.7 mi into trip
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~2h 15m in
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Greenbush Street
At end of road, turn right onto Greenbush Street
Navigation decision point
6
103.6 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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Salem Street
At end of road, turn right onto Salem Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
104.6 mi into trip
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~2h 20m in
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Northwestern Avenue
Turn sharp left onto Northwestern Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Aboite, IN and West Lafayette, IN, road signs point toward La Porte and Rochester.
La Porte
64.8 mi in
|
~1h 26m
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via US 24; US 35
Rochester
64.8 mi in
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~1h 26m
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via US 24; US 35
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash Road | 46.2 mi | 58m |
| Hoosier Heartland Highway | 35.4 mi | 44m |
| West Jefferson Boulevard | 16.5 mi | 22m |
| Schuyler Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Logansport Bypass | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Aboite Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Fannon Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 15th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wabash Road
— 46.2 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aboite, IN and West Lafayette, IN.
1
Start on Aboite Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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Aboite Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Redding Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Redding Drive
3
Turn left onto US 24
16 mi
·
22 min
·
West Jefferson Boulevard
4
Continue on US 24
45 mi
·
56 min
·
Wabash Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto US 24; US 35
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wabash Road
6
Continue on US 24; US 35
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Logansport Bypass
7
Continue on US 24; US 35
35 mi
·
43 min
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
Toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Logansport, La Porte, Rochester
8
Enter roundabout onto SR 25
237 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
9
Continue on SR 25
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
10
Continue on Schuyler Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Schuyler Avenue
11
Continue on North 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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North 15th Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto Greenbush Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Greenbush Street
13
Continue on Fannon Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fannon Drive
14
Turn left onto Fannon Drive
498 ft
·
27 sec
·
Fannon Drive
15
At end of road, turn right onto Salem Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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Salem Street
16
Continue on Old US Highway 231
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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Old US Highway 231
17
Continue on US 231
388 ft
·
9 sec
·
Union Street
18
Continue on Fowler Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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Fowler Avenue
19
Turn sharp left onto Northwestern Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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Northwestern Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Northwestern Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.4 miles from Aboite, IN, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Lafayette, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aboite, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aboite, IN
This is one driving day of about 104.8 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Aboite, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Wabash Road for about 46.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.4 mi from Aboite, IN · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.4 miles from Aboite, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Lafayette, IN
The final approach into West Lafayette, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Lafayette, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.92 one way
$31.84 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.55 | $35.10 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.67 | $6.71 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West Lafayette, IN
Morning in West Lafayette on Monday
Local time
11:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph
37% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:34PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:27PM EDT until April 13 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
29 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aboite, IN to West Lafayette, IN covers 104.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wabash Road, Hoosier Heartland Highway, West Jefferson Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.4 miles from Aboite, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Aboite, IN to West Lafayette, IN is easy. At 2h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Redding Drive): Navigation decision point; at 99.8 miles (SR 25 / Hoosier Heartland Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 102.7 miles (Greenbush Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Aboite, IN and West Lafayette, IN, road signs point toward La Porte and Rochester.
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