How far is City of Gary, IN from West Lafayette, IN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between City of Gary and West Lafayette is 83.97 miles (135.14 km).
Flight distance from City of Gary, IN to West Lafayette, IN is 83.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from City of Gary to West Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from City of Gary, Indiana to West Lafayette, Indiana is: 92.36 miles (148.64 km) by car.
Driving from City of Gary to West Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 34 minutes.
#1 City of Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. It is located on Lake Michigan in northwestern Indiana. Gary is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Gary History Museum and the Gary International Airport.
| Population | 80294 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°35'44"N 87°20'43"W |
| Latitude | 41.5956000 |
| Longitude | -87.3452100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Lafayette
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It is located on the Wabash River in the southwestern part of the state. West Lafayette is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Purdue University campus and the Discovery Park Zoo.
| Population | 51605 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°25'33"N 86°54'29"W |
| Latitude | 40.4258700 |
| Longitude | -86.9080700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in West Lafayette: Northwestern Avenue (-86.908094,40.425857)
Estimated Travel Time Between City of Gary and West Lafayette
The distance between City of Gary and West Lafayette is 149 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 39 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Gary, IN and West Lafayette, IN. The current time in City of Gary is 09:01:54, although it is 10:01:54 in West Lafayette.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.34 liters (3.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between City of Gary and West Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from City of Gary to West Lafayette is $11.03 (diesel $14.23).
Indiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.39 | $3.88 | $4.33 | $4.37 |
| Total | $11.03 | $12.63 | $14.11 | $14.23 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Indiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.385 (Diesel $4.366) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between City of Gary and West Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
