How far is Indianapolis, IN from Lafayette, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Indianapolis and Lafayette is 58.68 miles (94.44 km).

Flight distance from Indianapolis, IN to Lafayette, IN is 58.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 06 minutes to travel from Indianapolis to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Lafayette, Indiana is: 62.93 miles (101.28 km) by car.

Driving from Indianapolis to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 07 minutes.

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#1 Indianapolis

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. It is located in central Indiana. Indianapolis is a major center for motorsports and is home to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Population 877903
GPS Coordinates 39°46'6"N 86°9'29"W
Latitude 39.7683800
Longitude -86.1580400
Altitude 218
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Indianapolis and Lafayette

The distance between Indianapolis and Lafayette is 101 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 07 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.

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Lafayette. The current time is 14:21:33.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 34 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 02 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 47 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.41 liters (2.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Indianapolis and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Indianapolis to Lafayette is $7.52 (diesel $9.7).

Indiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.39 $3.88 $4.33 $4.37
Total $7.52 $8.61 $9.61 $9.7

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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