Cookeville to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

303.2 miles 487.9 km · straight line
379 miles estimated 609.9 km · driving distance
7h 37min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
346° NNW bearing direction

How far is Cookeville from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Cookeville to Lafayette, Indiana is 303.2 miles (487.9 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located NNW of Cookeville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379 miles, taking about 7h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Cookeville in Tennessee 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 Cookeville 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 Cookeville to Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 37min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 8min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 14min $45–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cookeville & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Cookeville
36.16°N, 85.50°W
America/Chicago
334m 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 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients