Atlanta to West Lafayette: Road Trip Guide & Distance

481.7 miles 775.3 km · straight line
568.6 miles actual route 915.1 km · driving distance
11h 5min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
344° NNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from West Lafayette?

The distance from Atlanta to West Lafayette is 481.7 miles (775.3 km) as the crow flies. West Lafayette is located NNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 568.6 miles, taking about 11h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette. 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 West Lafayette

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 5min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 18min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 32min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & West Lafayette

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
West Lafayette
40.43°N, 86.91°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM