How far is Michigan City, IN from Lafayette, IN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Michigan City and Lafayette is 89.19 miles (143.54 km).
Flight distance from Michigan City, IN to Lafayette, IN is 89.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Michigan City to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Michigan City, Indiana to Lafayette, Indiana is: 91.11 miles (146.63 km) by car.
Driving from Michigan City to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 56 minutes.
#1 Michigan City
City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 31015 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°42'27"N 86°53'42"W |
| Latitude | 41.7075400 |
| Longitude | -86.8950300 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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 Michigan City and Lafayette
The distance between Michigan City and Lafayette is 147 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 37 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 Michigan City, IN and Lafayette, IN. The current time in Michigan City is 02:10:45, although it is 03:10:45 in Lafayette.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.17 liters (3.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Michigan City and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Michigan City to Lafayette is $10.88 (diesel $14.04).
Indiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.39 | $3.88 | $4.33 | $4.37 |
| Total | $10.88 | $12.46 | $13.91 | $14.04 |
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 Michigan City and Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
