How far is Valparaiso, IN from Lafayette, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Valparaiso and Lafayette is 73.63 miles (118.5 km).

Flight distance from Valparaiso, IN to Lafayette, IN is 73.63 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Valparaiso to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Valparaiso, Indiana to Lafayette, Indiana is: 90.74 miles (146.03 km) by car.

Driving from Valparaiso to Lafayette will take approximately 01 hours 40 minutes.

#1 Valparaiso

Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States

Population	33944
GPS Coordinates	41°28'23"N 87°3'40"W
Latitude	41.4730900
Longitude	-87.0611400
Altitude	242
Country	United States

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

Starting point in Valparaiso: Walnut Street (-87.06114,41.47311)
Ending point in Lafayette: (-86.875433,40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time Between Valparaiso and Lafayette

The distance between Valparaiso and Lafayette is 146 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 Valparaiso, IN and Lafayette, IN. The current time in Valparaiso is 03:06:27, although it is 04:06:27 in Lafayette.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	03 hours 01 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	02 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 30 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 07 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.12 liters (3.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Valparaiso and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Valparaiso to Lafayette is $10.84 (diesel $13.98).

Indiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.39	$3.88	$4.33	$4.37
Total	$10.84	$12.41	$13.86	$13.98

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 Valparaiso and Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.