Clarksburg to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

355.1 miles 571.5 km · straight line
426.1 miles estimated 685.8 km · driving distance
8h 34min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Clarksburg from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Clarksburg to Lafayette, Indiana is 355.1 miles (571.5 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located WNW of Clarksburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 426.1 miles, taking about 8h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Clarksburg in West Virginia 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 Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg to Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 34min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 17min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 8min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksburg & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Clarksburg
39.28°N, 80.34°W
America/New_York
303m 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 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients