Boston, Massachusetts to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

829.5 miles 1335 km · straight line
962.9 miles actual route 1549.7 km · driving distance
18h 35min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Lafayette, Indiana is 829.5 miles (1335 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located W of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 962.9 miles, taking about 18h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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. 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 Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 35min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 18min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~24h 10min $116–$337* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 277 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM