Albany, New York to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Albany, New York from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Albany, New York to Lafayette, Indiana is 695.1 miles (1118.7 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located W of Albany, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 834.1 miles, taking about 16h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Albany, New York in New York and Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albany, New York 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.