How far is Merrillville, IN from Lafayette, IN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Merrillville and Lafayette is 77.43 miles (124.62 km).
Flight distance from Merrillville, IN to Lafayette, IN is 77.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Merrillville to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Merrillville, Indiana to Lafayette, Indiana is: 83.05 miles (133.66 km) by car.
Driving from Merrillville to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Merrillville
Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 34916 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°28'58"N 87°19'58"W |
| Latitude | 41.4828100 |
| Longitude | -87.3328100 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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 Merrillville and Lafayette
The distance between Merrillville and Lafayette is 134 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 29 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 Merrillville, IN and Lafayette, IN. The current time in Merrillville is 04:47:05, although it is 05:47:05 in Lafayette.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.09 liters (2.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Merrillville and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Merrillville to Lafayette is $9.92 (diesel $12.8).
Indiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.39 | $3.88 | $4.33 | $4.37 |
| Total | $9.92 | $11.36 | $12.68 | $12.8 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Merrillville 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 Merrillville 247.73 miles (399 km)
Driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Merrillville 223.21 miles (359 km)
