How far is Plainfield, IN from Lafayette, IN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Plainfield and Lafayette is 55.29 miles (88.98 km).
Flight distance from Plainfield, IN to Lafayette, IN is 55.29 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Plainfield to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Plainfield, Indiana to Lafayette, Indiana is: 68.34 miles (109.98 km) by car.
Driving from Plainfield to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Plainfield
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 36275 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°42'15"N 86°23'58"W |
| Latitude | 39.7042100 |
| Longitude | -86.3994400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| 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 Plainfield and Lafayette
The distance between Plainfield and Lafayette is 110 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 13 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 Plainfield and Lafayette. The current time is 20:01:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 22 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.13 liters (2.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Plainfield and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Plainfield to Lafayette is $8.16 (diesel $10.53).
Indiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.39 | $3.88 | $4.33 | $4.37 |
| Total | $8.16 | $9.34 | $10.44 | $10.53 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Plainfield and Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
