Germantown, Maryland to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

516.7 miles 831.6 km · straight line
620.1 miles estimated 997.9 km · driving distance
12h 28min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Germantown, Maryland from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Germantown, Maryland to Lafayette, Indiana is 516.7 miles (831.6 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located WNW of Germantown, Maryland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 620.1 miles, taking about 12h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Germantown, Maryland in Maryland 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. 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 Germantown, Maryland 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 Germantown, Maryland to Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 28min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 58min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 12min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Germantown, Maryland & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Germantown, Maryland
39.17°N, 77.27°W
America/New_York
134m 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 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients