Baltimore to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

549.6 miles 884.5 km · straight line
638.5 miles actual route 1027.5 km · driving distance
12h 16min estimated drive time
$61 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
281° WNW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Baltimore to Lafayette, Indiana is 549.6 miles (884.5 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located WNW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 638.5 miles, taking about 12h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 16min $61 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 43min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~15h 57min $77–$223* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM