How far is Porter, IN from Lafayette, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Porter and Lafayette is 83.48 miles (134.35 km).

Flight distance from Porter, IN to Lafayette, IN is 83.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Porter to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Porter, Indiana to Lafayette, Indiana is: 101.18 miles (162.83 km) by car.

Driving from Porter to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 42 minutes.

#1 Porter

Settlement in Indiana, USA

Population	4840
GPS Coordinates	41°36'56"N 87°4'27"W
Latitude	41.6155900
Longitude	-87.0742000
Altitude	195
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 Porter: Franklin Street (-87.074202,41.615592)
Ending point in Lafayette: (-86.875433,40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time Between Porter and Lafayette

The distance between Porter and Lafayette is 163 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 48 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 Porter, IN and Lafayette, IN. The current time in Porter is 09:44:12, although it is 10:44:12 in Lafayette.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	03 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	02 hours 31 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	02 hours 01 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 41 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 15 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.51 liters (3.57 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Porter and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Porter to Lafayette is $12.09 (diesel $15.59).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$12.09	$13.83	$15.45	$15.59

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 Porter and Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.