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.
#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 |
#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 |
Ending point in Lafayette: (-86.875433,40.416605)
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 05:13:06.
| 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 April 23, 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
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)
Driving distance from Nebraska, IN to West Lafayette 148.7 miles (239 km)
