Houston to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

878.1 miles 1413.1 km · straight line
1044.6 miles actual route 1681.1 km · driving distance
18h 57min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Houston to Lafayette, Indiana is 878.1 miles (1413.1 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located NNE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1044.6 miles, taking about 18h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston to Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 57min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 44min $84–$157* Budget
Train ~24h 38min $125–$366* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 293 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM