How far is Merrillville, IN from Lafayette, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Merrillville and Lafayette is 77.43 miles (124.62 km).

Flight distance from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN is 77.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Merrillville to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Merrillville, Indiana to Lafayette, Indiana is: 83.05 miles (133.66 km) by car.

Driving from Merrillville to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 25 minutes.

#1 Merrillville

Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana

Population	34916
GPS Coordinates	41°28'58"N 87°19'58"W
Latitude	41.4828100
Longitude	-87.3328100
Altitude	200
Country	United States

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 Merrillville: Indian Trail (-87.332937,41.482543)
Ending point in Lafayette: (-86.875433,40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time Between Merrillville and Lafayette

The distance between Merrillville and Lafayette is 134 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 29 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 Merrillville, IN and Lafayette, IN. The current time in Merrillville is 19:09:21, although it is 20:09:21 in Lafayette.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	02 hours 46 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	02 hours 04 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 39 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 06 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 02 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.09 liters (2.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merrillville and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merrillville to Lafayette is $9.92 (diesel $12.8).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$9.92	$11.36	$12.68	$12.8

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 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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