Distance From Purdue University Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, LAF - DTW Distance

The distance from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 224 miles or 360 kilometers or 195 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from West Lafayette ( United States ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between West Lafayette and Detroit takes around 0 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Purdue University Airport, West Lafayette, United States to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 0 hours 30 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LAF - DTW

Kilometers		360 km
Statute Miles		224 miles
Nautical Miles		195 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 30 minutes

Purdue University Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - LAF to DTW Flight Path

Location of Purdue University Airport & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view West Lafayette to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between West Lafayette, United States and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LAF - DTW

Time difference between West Lafayette (United States) and Detroit (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
West Lafayette (United States)	2026-11-01, 04:46:33 EST
Detroit (United States)	2026-11-01, 04:46:33 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Purdue University Airport (LAF / KLAF) West Lafayette, United States

Destination

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW / KDTW) Detroit, United States