How far is West Lafayette, IN from Evansville, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between West Lafayette and Evansville is 172.87 miles (278.21 km).

Flight distance from West Lafayette, IN to Evansville, IN is 172.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from West Lafayette to Evansville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from West Lafayette, Indiana to Evansville, Indiana is: 199.01 miles (320.28 km) by car.

Driving from West Lafayette to Evansville will take approximately 03 hours 42 minutes.

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#1 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It is located on the Wabash River in the southwestern part of the state. West 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 Discovery Park Zoo.

Population 51605
GPS Coordinates 40°25'33"N 86°54'29"W
Latitude 40.4258700
Longitude -86.9080700
Altitude 186
Country United States
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#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana. It is located on the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana. Evansville is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions

Population 118407
GPS Coordinates 37°58'29"N 87°33'21"W
Latitude 37.9747600
Longitude -87.5558500
Altitude 118
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between West Lafayette and Evansville

The distance between West Lafayette and Evansville is 320 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 33 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 West Lafayette, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in West Lafayette is 03:11:20, although it is 02:11:20 in Evansville.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 50 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 28 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.58 liters (7.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Lafayette and Evansville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Lafayette to Evansville is $23.77 (diesel $30.66).

Indiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.39 $3.88 $4.33 $4.37
Total $23.77 $27.21 $30.39 $30.66

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 October 13, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Lafayette and Evansville (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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