La Porte, Indiana to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

82.7 miles 133.1 km · straight line
103.4 miles estimated 166.4 km · driving distance
2h 5min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
186° S bearing direction

How far is La Porte, Indiana from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from La Porte, Indiana to Lafayette, Indiana is 82.7 miles (133.1 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located S of La Porte, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 103.4 miles, taking about 2h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for La Porte, Indiana and Lafayette, Indiana. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from La Porte, Indiana to Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 5min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 30min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~1h 59min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between La Porte, Indiana & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

La Porte, Indiana
41.61°N, 86.71°W
America/Chicago
249m elevation
Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 301.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients