How far is Indianapolis, IN from West Lafayette, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Indianapolis and West Lafayette is 60.29 miles (97.03 km).

Flight distance from Indianapolis, IN to West Lafayette, IN is 60.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Indianapolis to West Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to West Lafayette, Indiana is: 65.37 miles (105.21 km) by car.

Driving from Indianapolis to West 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 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Indianapolis and West Lafayette

The distance between Indianapolis and West Lafayette is 105 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 10 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 West Lafayette. The current time is 17:26:19.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 38 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 05 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 56 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 52 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.73 liters (2.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Indianapolis and West Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Indianapolis to West Lafayette is $7.81 (diesel $10.07).

Indiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.39 $3.88 $4.33 $4.37
Total $7.81 $8.94 $9.98 $10.07

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 West 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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