Origin
West Lafayette, IN
Late night in West Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Lafayette, IN to Peru, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
56.8 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Lafayette, IN
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Peru, IN
Nando Freitas
Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from West Lafayette to Peru, you are looking at a 56.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes. This trek stays entirely within the Midwest, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Since the route avoids major interstates, you get a more localized experience compared to typical highway driving. It is a straightforward, manageable drive that fits perfectly into a single day of travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 25 | 35.2 mi | 43m |
| Wabash Road | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| Logansport Bypass | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Schuyler Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Broadway | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Old US Highway 231 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Fannon Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 15th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 25
— 35.2 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette, IN and Peru, IN.
1
Start on Northwestern Avenue
42 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northwestern Avenue
2
Turn right onto Vine Street
275 ft
·
16 sec
·
Vine Street
3
Turn right onto Wiggins Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Wiggins Street
4
Continue on Old US Highway 231
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old US Highway 231
5
Turn left onto North 6th Street
365 ft
·
21 sec
·
North 6th Street
6
Turn left onto Salem Street
201 ft
·
10 sec
·
Salem Street
7
Turn right onto Fannon Drive
465 ft
·
23 sec
·
Fannon Drive
8
Continue on Fannon Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fannon Drive
9
Continue on Greenbush Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Greenbush Street
10
Turn left onto North 15th Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North 15th Street
11
Continue on Schuyler Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Schuyler Avenue
12
Continue on SR 25
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
13
Enter roundabout onto SR 25
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
SR 25
14
Continue on SR 25
35 mi
·
43 min
·
SR 25
15
Continue on US 24; US 35
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Logansport Bypass
16
Turn left onto US 24
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Wabash Road
17
Turn right onto BUS US 31
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broadway
Use the right lane.
18
Arrive at destination
SR 19
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from West Lafayette, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Vine Street
Turn right onto Vine Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Wiggins Street
Turn right onto Wiggins Street
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North 6th Street
Turn left onto North 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Salem Street
Turn left onto Salem Street
Navigation decision point
5
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
BUS US 31 / North Broadway
Turn right onto BUS US 31 / North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.88 one way
$17.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Peru, IN
Late night in Peru on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
1h 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through local roads like Vine Street, Wiggins Street, and Highway 231, which keeps your attention on the road rather than cruise control. Because the path relies on surface streets, the character of the drive is defined by consistent turns and regional transitions. You won't find long, uninterrupted stretches here, so prepare for a more engaged, hands-on driving experience throughout the entire 56.8 miles.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.2 mi on SR 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 25 and Wabash Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Vine Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Wiggins Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (North 6th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 56.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.2 miles on SR 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Wiggins Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (North 6th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Peru, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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