Danville, Illinois to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

44.6 miles 71.8 km · straight line
58 miles estimated 93.3 km · driving distance
1h 10min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Danville, Illinois from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Danville, Illinois to Lafayette, Indiana is 44.6 miles (71.8 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located ENE of Danville, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 58 miles, taking about 1h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Illinois in Illinois and Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Danville, Illinois 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 Danville, Illinois to Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 10min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 24min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Danville, Illinois & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Danville, Illinois
40.12°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
183m 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 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 558.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients