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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between West Lafayette and Gary is 83.84 miles (134.93 km).

Flight distance from West Lafayette, IN to Gary, IN is 83.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from West Lafayette to Gary with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from West Lafayette, Indiana to Gary, Indiana is: 90.94 miles (146.36 km) by car.

Driving from West Lafayette to Gary will take approximately 01 hours 31 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 Gary

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana. It is located on the south shore of Lake Michigan in northwestern Indiana. Gary is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Gary Historical Society and the Gary Civic Center.

Population 74693
GPS Coordinates 41°35'36"N 87°20'47"W
Latitude 41.5933700
Longitude -87.3464300
Altitude 183
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between West Lafayette and Gary

The distance between West Lafayette and Gary is 146 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 37 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 Gary, IN. The current time in West Lafayette is 06:42:14, although it is 05:42:14 in Gary.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 01 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 08 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.15 liters (3.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Lafayette and Gary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Lafayette to Gary is $10.86 (diesel $14.01).

Indiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.39 $3.88 $4.33 $4.37
Total $10.86 $12.44 $13.89 $14.01

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

Distance to Other Cities

Driving distance from Saint Joseph, IN to West Lafayette 173.21 miles (279 km)

Driving distance from Alaska, IN to West Lafayette 76.7 miles (123 km)

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Driving distance from Bloomington, IN to West Lafayette 100.27 miles (161 km)

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Driving distance from Carmel, IN to West Lafayette 68.12 miles (110 km)

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Driving distance from Evansville, IN to West Lafayette 199.01 miles (320 km)

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Driving distance from Fishers, IN to West Lafayette 72.77 miles (117 km)

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Driving distance from Goshen, IN to West Lafayette 159.08 miles (256 km)

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Driving distance from Greenwood, IN to West Lafayette 82.47 miles (133 km)

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Driving distance from Lawrence, IN to West Lafayette 72.76 miles (117 km)

Driving distance from Nebraska, IN to West Lafayette 148.7 miles (239 km)

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