Clarksville to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

269.9 miles 434.3 km · straight line
337.3 miles estimated 542.9 km · driving distance
6h 47min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Clarksville to Lafayette, Indiana is 269.9 miles (434.3 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located N of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 337.3 miles, taking about 6h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee and Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 47min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 8min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 27min $40–$118* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m 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 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients