Fairmont to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

362.3 miles 583 km · straight line
434.7 miles estimated 699.6 km · driving distance
8h 45min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fairmont from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Fairmont to Lafayette, Indiana is 362.3 miles (583 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located WNW of Fairmont. By car, the driving distance is approximately 434.7 miles, taking about 8h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Fairmont in West Virginia 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 Fairmont 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 Fairmont to Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 45min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 30min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 19min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fairmont & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Fairmont
39.49°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
300m 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 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients