Calculating Your Route
Finding the best route ...
Verifying Locations

Just a moment while we calculate your route...

Distance from Old Shawneetown to West Lafayette

Driving Distance
279.7 mi 450.2 km
Flying Distance
199.5 mi 321.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Old Shawneetown, Illinois to West Lafayette, Indiana is 279.7 mi (450.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 199.5 mi (321.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 25 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 58 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Old Shawneetown
Place Old Shawneetown
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 37.696991
Longitude -88.136701
GPS 37.696991° N, 88.136701° W
Local Time 4:41 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

West Lafayette
Place West Lafayette
State/Province Indiana
Country US
Latitude 40.425869
Longitude -86.908066
GPS 40.425869° N, 86.908066° W
Local Time N/A
Timezone America/Indianapolis

Journey Summary

Traveling from Old Shawneetown, Illinois to West Lafayette, Indiana covers 279.7 mi (450.2 km) in a northeast direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 25 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (256.2-279.7 miles / 412-450 km).

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 58 mph (93 km/h).

Available Routes

I-69
279.7 mi 4 hours 25 minutes
Shortest Fastest Tolls
I-70 E
260.4 mi 4 hours 41 minutes
Tolls
IL-130 N
256.2 mi 4 hours 41 minutes
Tolls

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.