How far is East Chicago, IN from Lafayette, IN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between East Chicago and Lafayette is 89.7 miles (144.36 km).
Flight distance from East Chicago, IN to Lafayette, IN is 89.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from East Chicago to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from East Chicago, Indiana to Lafayette, Indiana is: 100.22 miles (161.29 km) by car.
Driving from East Chicago to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 41 minutes.
#1 East Chicago
City in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 27742 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°38'21"N 87°27'17"W |
| Latitude | 41.6392000 |
| Longitude | -87.4547600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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 East Chicago and Lafayette
The distance between East Chicago and Lafayette is 161 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 47 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 East Chicago, IN and Lafayette, IN. The current time in East Chicago is 16:58:00, although it is 17:58:00 in Lafayette.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.39 liters (3.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between East Chicago and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from East Chicago to Lafayette is $11.97 (diesel $15.44).
Indiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.39 | $3.88 | $4.33 | $4.37 |
| Total | $11.97 | $13.7 | $15.31 | $15.44 |
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 December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between East Chicago and Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
