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

280.4 miles 451.3 km · straight line
350.5 miles estimated 564.1 km · driving distance
7h 3min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Lafayette, Indiana is 280.4 miles (451.3 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located WSW of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 350.5 miles, taking about 7h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio 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. 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 Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, Ohio to Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 3min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 28min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 42min $42–$123* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m 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 93 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 88.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients