How long is the commute from Lafayette, IN?
Workers who live in Lafayette, IN take an average of 16.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.2% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
8.0% work from home.
11.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.4 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 2.2%
- Work from home
- 8.0%
- Households without a car
- 11.0%
How people in Lafayette get to work
| Means of transportation | Lafayette | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.6% (±2.0 points) | 72.5% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±1.6 points) | 7.1% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.2% (±0.6 points) | 2.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±0.5 points) | 5.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.0% (±1.4 points) | 11.1% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Lafayette, the average commute is lower than in Tippecanoe County (17.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lafayette, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Tippecanoe County (2.2%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Tippecanoe County, Lafayette ranks 17 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1545 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lafayette
| Vehicles available | Lafayette | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.0% (±1.8 points) | 9.7% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.0% (±2.3 points) | 34.4% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.0% (±2.1 points) | 36.1% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.0% (±1.4 points) | 19.9% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Lafayette, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Tippecanoe County (9.7%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (6.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lafayette
| Lafayette | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.0% (±1.4 points) | 11.1% (±0.9 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±0.9 points) | 97.2% (±0.5 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.4% (±1.5 points) | 91.3% (±1.0 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lafayette, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Tippecanoe County (91.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lafayette
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | — | 16.4 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) | 2.1 mi | 17.0 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wea Township | 3.5 mi | 18.2 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| West Lafayette | 4.4 mi | 16.1 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Dayton | 5.0 mi | 17.6 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Tippecanoe County) | 6.2 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Sheffield Township | 6.4 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Shadeland | 6.5 mi | 17.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Tippecanoe County) | 6.5 mi | 17.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wea Township, IN (18.2 minutes), Sheffield Township, IN (20.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tippecanoe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Wea Township | 18.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 12 | Dayton | 17.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 13 | Perry Township (Tippecanoe County) | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 (tie) | Shadeland | 17.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Union Township (Tippecanoe County) | 17.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 16 | Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) | 17.0 minutes (±0.8) |
| 17 | Lafayette | 16.4 minutes (±0.7) |
| 18 | Wabash Township (Tippecanoe County) | 16.3 minutes (±0.6) |
| 19 | West Lafayette | 16.1 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 9 of 19 places in Tippecanoe County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lafayette
How long is the average commute in Lafayette?
Workers who live in Lafayette, IN take an average of 16.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lafayette without a car?
11.0% of households in Lafayette have no vehicle, and 2.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lafayette?
8.0% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Lafayette worked from home, and 91.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette city, Indiana
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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