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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between West Lafayette and Lafayette is 1.84 miles (2.96 km).

Flight distance from West Lafayette, IN to Lafayette, IN is 1.84 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from West Lafayette, Indiana to Lafayette, Indiana is: 2.43 miles (3.91 km) by car.

Driving from West Lafayette to Lafayette will take approximately 00 hours 07 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 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

Estimated Travel Time Between West Lafayette and Lafayette

The distance between West Lafayette and Lafayette is 4 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 02 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 Lafayette. The current time is 03:18:00.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 02 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 02 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 02 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 01 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 01 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.32 liters (0.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Lafayette and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Lafayette to Lafayette is $0.29 (diesel $0.37).

Indiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.39 $3.88 $4.33 $4.37
Total $0.29 $0.33 $0.37 $0.37

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 October 13, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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