How far is Gary, IN from Lafayette, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Gary and Lafayette is 84.93 miles (136.68 km).

Flight distance from Gary, IN to Lafayette, IN is 84.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Gary to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Gary, Indiana to Lafayette, Indiana is: 93.5 miles (150.48 km) by car.

Driving from Gary to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 35 minutes.

#1 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. It is located on the south shore of 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 Historical Society and the Gary Civic Center.

Population	74693
GPS Coordinates	41°35'36"N 87°20'47"W
Latitude	41.5933700
Longitude	-87.3464300
Altitude	183
Country	United States

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It is located on the Wabash River in north-central Indiana. 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 Lafayette Public Library.

Population	71484
GPS Coordinates	40°25'0"N 86°52'31"W
Latitude	40.4167000
Longitude	-86.8752900
Altitude	211
Country	United States

Starting point in Gary: (-87.346439,41.59327)
Ending point in Lafayette: (-86.875433,40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time Between Gary and Lafayette

The distance between Gary and Lafayette is 150 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 40 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 Gary, IN and Lafayette, IN. The current time in Gary is 19:16:13, although it is 20:16:13 in Lafayette.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	03 hours 06 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	02 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 52 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 33 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 14 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 12.49 liters (3.3 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gary and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gary to Lafayette is $11.17 (diesel $14.41).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$11.17	$12.79	$14.28	$14.41

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 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gary and Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.