How far is Lafayette, IN from Elkhart, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lafayette and Elkhart is 99.17 miles (159.6 km).

Flight distance from Lafayette, IN to Elkhart, IN is 99.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Lafayette to Elkhart with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Elkhart, Indiana is: 122.11 miles (196.52 km) by car.

Driving from Lafayette to Elkhart will take approximately 02 hours 18 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Elkhart

The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Elkhart is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Elkhart County Historical Society and the Elkhart County Fairgrounds.

Population 52172
GPS Coordinates 41°40'55"N 85°58'36"W
Latitude 41.6819900
Longitude -85.9766700
Altitude 229
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lafayette and Elkhart

The distance between Lafayette and Elkhart is 197 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 11 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 Lafayette and Elkhart. The current time is 03:55:45.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 04 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 03 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 26 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 02 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 44 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.31 liters (4.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lafayette and Elkhart.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lafayette to Elkhart is $14.59 (diesel $18.81).

Indiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.39 $3.88 $4.33 $4.37
Total $14.59 $16.7 $18.65 $18.81

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 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

Distance to Other Cities

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