Ross–Ade Stadium
Ross–Ade Stadium is a college football stadium in the midwestern United States, located on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
A stadium & arena inside Wabash Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Wabash Township
Ross–Ade Stadium is inside Wabash Township, which has 7 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Indianapolis
Indianapolis is about 61 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 2 miles away
Purdue University (LAF) has airline service, about 2 miles from Ross–Ade Stadium.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Wabash Township. Green months are the mild ones.
Ross–Ade Stadium
Ross–Ade Stadium is a college football stadium in the midwestern United States, located on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. It is the home field of Purdue Boilermakers of the Big Ten Conference.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 1924
- Run by
- Purdue University
- Wikipedia readers
- 31K a year
Where to stay near Ross–Ade Stadium
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Wabash Township (7) and West Lafayette (7).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Ross–Ade Stadium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash Township | in town | — | 7 7 hotels | 66,098 | $322K | — |
| West Lafayette | in town | — | 7 7 hotels | 45,747 | $350K | B |
| Fairfield Township | 4 mi east | 5 min | 31 27 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 53,541 | $170K | — |
| Lafayette | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 31 27 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 71,238 | $173K | C− |
| Union Township | 23 mi north | 35 min | 24 14 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 5 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 10,065 | $188K | — |
| Perry Township | 9 mi east | 15 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds | 9,376 | $274K | — |
| Sheffield Township | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds | 4,013 | $256K | — |
| Tippecanoe Township | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins | 9,877 | $307K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Ross–Ade Stadium
Other well-known places within 62 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw61 mi Stadium & arenaLucas Oil Stadium
16 mi State parkProphetstown State Park
61 mi Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse217 mi LandmarkWabash and Erie Canal326 mi Theme parkIndiana Beach
57 mi Stadium & arenaHinkle Fieldhouse
61 mi LandmarkSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument
4in town MuseumSamaraPhoto credits
Lucas Oil Stadium: Josh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Prophetstown State Park: Flickr user: Dan https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwmizell/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hinkle Fieldhouse: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0 · Samara: Tim Musson, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Visiting Ross–Ade Stadium
Is Ross–Ade Stadium in Wabash Township?
Yes. It’s inside Wabash Township, IN.
When is the best time to visit Ross–Ade Stadium?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
How far is Ross–Ade Stadium from Indianapolis?
About 61 miles southeast of Indianapolis, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Ross–Ade Stadium?
Purdue University (LAF), about 2 miles away. The nearest big hub is Indianapolis (IND), about 60 miles.
Where should I stay near Ross–Ade Stadium?
Fairfield Township (4 mi, 31 places to stay), Lafayette (4 mi, 31 places to stay) and Wabash Township (in town, 7 places to stay).
Tips from people in Wabash Township
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