How far is Indianapolis, IN from Lafayette, IN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Indianapolis and Lafayette is 58.68 miles (94.44 km).
Flight distance from Indianapolis, IN to Lafayette, IN is 58.68 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 06 minutes to travel from Indianapolis to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Lafayette, Indiana is: 62.93 miles (101.28 km) by car.
Driving from Indianapolis to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 07 minutes.
#1 Indianapolis
The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. It is located in central Indiana. Indianapolis is a major center for motorsports and is home to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
| Population | 877903 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°46'6"N 86°9'29"W |
| Latitude | 39.7683800 |
| Longitude | -86.1580400 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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 Indianapolis and Lafayette
The distance between Indianapolis and Lafayette is 101 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 07 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 Indianapolis and Lafayette. The current time is 05:00:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.41 liters (2.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Indianapolis and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Indianapolis to Lafayette is $7.52 (diesel $9.7).
Indiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.39 | $3.88 | $4.33 | $4.37 |
| Total | $7.52 | $8.61 | $9.61 | $9.7 |
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 November 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 105.47 miles (170 km)
Driving distance from Alaska, IN to Indianapolis 39.52 miles (64 km)
