West Lafayette, Indiana

Private charter · MFD → LAF

Mansfield to West Lafayette

234 miles, about 1 hr 20 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Mansfield to West Lafayette, door to door faster.

Trade about 5½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 20 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport in Mansfield to Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette, 234 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
234 mi
Flight
1 hr 20 min
Driving
5½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
MFDMansfieldLAFWest Lafayette
MFD → LAF234 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 20 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers45 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Mansfield

Airports in Mansfield

  • MFD

    Commercial airport

    Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport

    Mansfield · KMFD

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    9,001 ft

  • GQQ

    Regional airport

    Galion Municipal Airport

    Galion · KGQQ

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    3,504 ft

  • K12G

    Regional airport

    Shelby Community Airport

    Shelby

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    3,174 ft

  • K8G1

    Regional airport

    Willard Municipal Airport

    Willard

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    4,028 ft

  • K4I9

    Regional airport

    Morrow County Airport

    Mount Gilead

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    3,495 ft

  • K17G

    Regional airport

    Port Bucyrus-Crawford County Airport

    Bucyrus

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    3,895 ft

Arriving West Lafayette

Airports in West Lafayette

  • LAF

    Commercial airport

    Purdue University Airport

    West Lafayette · KLAF

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    6,600 ft

  • KMCX

    Regional airport

    White County Airport

    Monticello

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • KFKR

    Regional airport

    Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport

    Frankfort

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

When you land

Things to do in West Lafayette

West Lafayette is home to Purdue University, one of the country’s leading engineering and agricultural schools, and the alma mater of Neil Armstrong and more than two dozen other astronauts, earning it the nickname Cradle of Astronauts. Amelia Earhart served on the faculty in the 1930s, and Purdue was the first university in the country to have its own airport. Across the Wabash River, Lafayette is home to Subaru of Indiana Automotive, the brand’s only manufacturing plant in the United States, along with Caterpillar and other manufacturers.

  1. 01

    Purdue University Campus

    The campus features Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering, the Purdue Memorial Union and a statue of the astronaut, with tours that highlight the university’s aerospace history.

  2. 02

    Ross-Ade Stadium and Mackey Arena

    Purdue’s football and basketball venues draw passionate Boilermaker fans, with Mackey Arena known as one of the loudest buildings in college basketball.

  3. 03

    Tippecanoe Battlefield

    North of the city, the site of the 1811 battle between William Henry Harrison’s forces and Native American warriors includes a monument and museum.

  4. 04

    Prophetstown State Park

    This park features restored prairie, a recreated 1920s farm and trails near the site of the Native American village founded by Tenskwatawa, the Prophet.

  5. 05

    Wolf Park

    In nearby Battle Ground, this nonprofit research and education center lets visitors observe wolves, with special events and evening howl nights.

  6. 06

    Fort Ouiatenon

    Southwest of West Lafayette, a replica of the 18th-century French trading post hosts the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon, a historical reenactment held each fall.

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Questions

Mansfield to West Lafayette flights

How long is a private flight from Mansfield to West Lafayette?

About 1 hr 20 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 234 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Mansfield to West Lafayette use?

You can depart from Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD), Galion Municipal Airport (GQQ), or Shelby Community Airport (K12G) and arrive at Purdue University Airport (LAF), White County Airport (KMCX), or Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport (KFKR). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Mansfield to West Lafayette cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Mansfield and West Lafayette?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from West Lafayette back to Mansfield are priced the same way.

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