How far is Pendleton, IN from Lafayette, IN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Pendleton and Lafayette is 66.22 miles (106.58 km).
Flight distance from Pendleton, IN to Lafayette, IN is 66.22 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Pendleton to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Pendleton, Indiana to Lafayette, Indiana is: 82.63 miles (132.97 km) by car.
Driving from Pendleton to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 26 minutes.
#1 Pendleton
Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4451 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°59'51"N 85°44'48"W |
| Latitude | 39.9975400 |
| Longitude | -85.7466400 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Lafayette: (-86.875433,40.416605)
Estimated Travel Time Between Pendleton and Lafayette
The distance between Pendleton and Lafayette is 133 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 28 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 Pendleton and Lafayette. The current time is 14:10:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.04 liters (2.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pendleton and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pendleton to Lafayette is $9.87 (diesel $12.73).
Indiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.39 | $3.88 | $4.33 | $4.37 |
| Total | $9.87 | $11.3 | $12.62 | $12.73 |
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 December 17, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pendleton and Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
