How far is Portage, IN from Lafayette, IN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Portage and Lafayette is 81.61 miles (131.34 km).
Flight distance from Portage, IN to Lafayette, IN is 81.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Portage to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Portage, Indiana to Lafayette, Indiana is: 97.04 miles (156.17 km) by car.
Driving from Portage to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 38 minutes.
#1 Portage
The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana. It is located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan in northwestern Indiana. Portage is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk and the Portage Historical Society.
| Population | 90543 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°34'33"N 87°10'34"W |
| Latitude | 41.5758700 |
| Longitude | -87.1761500 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| 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 Portage and Lafayette
The distance between Portage and Lafayette is 156 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 44 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 Portage, IN and Lafayette, IN. The current time in Portage is 14:15:00, although it is 15:15:00 in Lafayette.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.96 liters (3.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Portage and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Portage to Lafayette is $11.59 (diesel $14.95).
Indiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.39 | $3.88 | $4.33 | $4.37 |
| Total | $11.59 | $13.27 | $14.82 | $14.95 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Portage 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 Portage 261.72 miles (421 km)
Driving distance from Concord, IN to Portage 156.56 miles (252 km)
