Atlanta to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

480.6 miles 773.5 km · straight line
566.4 miles actual route 911.5 km · driving distance
11h 0min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
344° NNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Atlanta to Lafayette, Indiana is 480.6 miles (773.5 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located NNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 566.4 miles, taking about 11h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Lafayette, Indiana. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 0min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 12min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 27min $68–$198* Comfort

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Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM