West Lafayette Indiana Map

About West Lafayette, Indiana

West Lafayette is a locality in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 45,159. The population density is 1275.7 people per km². West Lafayette is located at 40.4259°N, 86.9081°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47906.

West Lafayette rests on the western banks of the Wabash River, its landscape a gentle undulation of fertile farmland giving way to the more structured, tree-lined streets near the university. It lies 1.8 miles west-north-west of Lafayette, IN (from Lafayette, IN: bearing 290°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-south-west of Battle Ground. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth after a spring shower, or the dry, sweet perfume of ripening corn in late summer, a constant reminder of the agricultural heartland that surrounds it. Oak and maple trees, sturdy and enduring, stand sentinel along the residential avenues, their leaves a vibrant tapestry of green in the warmer months, turning to fiery hues as autumn arrives. The sky above West Lafayette can be a vast canvas, particularly at dusk, when the fading light paints streaks of rose and lavender across the horizon, a quiet spectacle that imbues the ordinary with a sense of profound beauty. This is a place where the pursuit of knowledge and the rhythm of the seasons are deeply intertwined. The presence of a major research university shapes the very character of West Lafayette, infusing it with a youthful energy and a constant hum of intellectual activity that contrasts with the steady pulse of the surrounding agricultural economy. For generations, the rich soil of Tippecanoe County has yielded abundant harvests, a legacy that continues to inform local traditions and the quiet resilience of its people. The Wabash River, a constant, murmuring presence, has long been a vital artery, its waters once carrying steamboats and now offering a serene backdrop for contemplation, a silent witness to the unfolding story of West Lafayette.

About This West Lafayette Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Lafayette, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.425869, -86.908066. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on West Lafayette and Tippecanoe County.

Detailed location data for West Lafayette includes the ZIP code (47906), telephone area code (765), county seat of Tippecanoe County (Lafayette), and school district assignment (Tippecanoe School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct West Lafayette is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.