Austin, Texas to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

929.6 miles 1496 km · straight line
1123.6 miles actual route 1808.3 km · driving distance
19h 54min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
38° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Lafayette, Indiana is 929.6 miles (1496 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1123.6 miles, taking about 19h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 54min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 53min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~25h 52min $135–$393* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 310 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM