Clarksville to West Lafayette: Road Trip Guide & Distance

270.3 miles 435 km · straight line
337.9 miles estimated 543.8 km · driving distance
6h 48min estimated drive time
$33 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from West Lafayette?

The distance from Clarksville to West Lafayette is 270.3 miles (435 km) as the crow flies. West Lafayette is located N of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 337.9 miles, taking about 6h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee and West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette. 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 West Lafayette

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 48min $33 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 10min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 28min $41–$118* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & West Lafayette

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m elevation
West Lafayette
40.43°N, 86.91°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
186m 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 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients