Bloomington, Indiana to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

88.4 miles 142.3 km · straight line
110.5 miles estimated 177.9 km · driving distance
2h 13min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
348° NNW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Lafayette, Indiana is 88.4 miles (142.3 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located NNW of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 110.5 miles, taking about 2h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. 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 Bloomington, Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana to Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 13min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 40min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 6min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m 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 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 281.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients