Canton, Ohio to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

289.5 miles 465.9 km · straight line
361.9 miles estimated 582.4 km · driving distance
7h 17min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Canton, Ohio from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Canton, Ohio to Lafayette, Indiana is 289.5 miles (465.9 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located W of Canton, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 361.9 miles, taking about 7h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Canton, Ohio in Ohio and Lafayette, Indiana 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 Canton, Ohio 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 Canton, Ohio to Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 17min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 44min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 55min $43–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canton, Ohio & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Canton, Ohio
40.80°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
323m 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 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients