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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between West Lafayette and South Bend is 93.4 miles (150.32 km).

Flight distance from West Lafayette, IN to South Bend, IN is 93.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from West Lafayette to South Bend with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from West Lafayette, Indiana to South Bend, Indiana is: 109.46 miles (176.16 km) by car.

Driving from West Lafayette to South Bend 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 South Bend

The most populous city in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It is located on the St. Joseph River in northern Indiana. South Bend is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Notre Dame campus and the South Bend Chocolate Company.

Population 101868
GPS Coordinates 41°41'0"N 86°15'0"W
Latitude 41.6833800
Longitude -86.2500100
Altitude 211
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between West Lafayette and South Bend

The distance between West Lafayette and South Bend is 176 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 57 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 South Bend. The current time is 20:02:08.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 44 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 11 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 33 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 21 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.62 liters (3.86 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Lafayette and South Bend.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Lafayette to South Bend is $13.07 (diesel $16.86).

Indiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.39 $3.88 $4.33 $4.37
Total $13.07 $14.97 $16.72 $16.86

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 14, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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