How far is West Lafayette, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between West Lafayette and Fort Wayne is 105.05 miles (169.06 km).

Flight distance from West Lafayette, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is 105.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from West Lafayette to Fort Wayne with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from West Lafayette, Indiana to Fort Wayne, Indiana is: 119.23 miles (191.89 km) by car.

Driving from West Lafayette to Fort Wayne will take approximately 02 hours 06 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 Fort Wayne

The second most populous city in Indiana and the center of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. It is located on the St. Marys River in northeastern Indiana. Fort Wayne is known for its manufacturing industry, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo and the Fort Wayne Museum of Art.

Population 272398
GPS Coordinates 41°7'50"N 85°7'44"W
Latitude 41.1306000
Longitude -85.1288600
Altitude 247
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between West Lafayette and Fort Wayne

The distance between West Lafayette and Fort Wayne is 192 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 07 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 West Lafayette and Fort Wayne. The current time is 13:27:17.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 58 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 23 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 59 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 42 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 35 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 29 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.93 liters (4.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Lafayette and Fort Wayne.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Lafayette to Fort Wayne is $14.24 (diesel $18.37).

Indiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.39 $3.88 $4.33 $4.37
Total $14.24 $16.3 $18.21 $18.37

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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