Ennis to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

777.8 miles 1251.7 km · straight line
933.3 miles estimated 1502 km · driving distance
18h 47min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
41° NE bearing direction

How far is Ennis from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Ennis to Lafayette, Indiana is 777.8 miles (1251.7 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located NE of Ennis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 933.3 miles, taking about 18h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Ennis in Texas and Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 47min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 32min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~24h 25min $112–$327* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ennis & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Ennis
32.33°N, 96.63°W
America/Chicago
164m 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 259 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients