Fort Worth to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

784.2 miles 1262.1 km · straight line
961.1 miles actual route 1546.8 km · driving distance
17h 8min estimated drive time
$92 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Fort Worth to Lafayette, Indiana is 784.2 miles (1262.1 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located NE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 961.1 miles, taking about 17h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth and Lafayette, Indiana. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fort Worth to Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 8min $92 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 34min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~22h 16min $115–$336* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 261 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM