Highland Park to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

131 miles 210.9 km · straight line
163.8 miles estimated 263.6 km · driving distance
3h 18min estimated drive time
$16 - $19 estimated fuel cost
~46min flight time
158° SSE bearing direction

How far is Highland Park from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Highland Park to Lafayette, Indiana is 131 miles (210.9 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located SSE of Highland Park. By car, the driving distance is approximately 163.8 miles, taking about 3h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Highland Park in Illinois and Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park to Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 18min $16 - $19 Flexible stops
Fly ~46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~3h 58min $13–$25* Budget
Train ~3h 8min $20–$57* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Highland Park & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Highland Park
42.18°N, 87.80°W
America/Chicago
212m 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 44 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 190 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients