Arlington Heights to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

129 miles 207.6 km · straight line
161.2 miles estimated 259.5 km · driving distance
3h 15min estimated drive time
$16 - $19 estimated fuel cost
~46min flight time
153° SSE bearing direction

How far is Arlington Heights from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Arlington Heights to Lafayette, Indiana is 129 miles (207.6 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located SSE of Arlington Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 161.2 miles, taking about 3h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Arlington Heights in Illinois and Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights to Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 15min $16 - $19 Flexible stops
Fly ~46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~3h 54min $13–$24* Budget
Train ~3h 5min $19–$56* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington Heights & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Arlington Heights
42.09°N, 87.98°W
America/Chicago
214m 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 43 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 193 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients