How far is Lafayette, IN from Portage, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lafayette and Portage is 81.61 miles (131.34 km).

Flight distance from Lafayette, IN to Portage, IN is 81.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Portage, Indiana is: 97.12 miles (156.3 km) by car.

Driving from Lafayette to Portage will take approximately 01 hours 39 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 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana. It is located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan in northwestern Indiana. Portage is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk and the Portage Historical Society.

Population 90543
GPS Coordinates 41°34'33"N 87°10'34"W
Latitude 41.5758700
Longitude -87.1761500
Altitude 194
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Lafayette and Portage

The distance between Lafayette and Portage is 156 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 44 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 Lafayette, IN and Portage, IN. The current time in Lafayette is 17:06:24, although it is 16:06:24 in Portage.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 17 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.97 liters (3.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lafayette and Portage.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lafayette to Portage is $11.6 (diesel $14.96).

Indiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.39 $3.88 $4.33 $4.37
Total $11.6 $13.28 $14.83 $14.96

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 Lafayette and Portage (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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