Huntsville, Alabama to West Lafayette: Road Trip Guide & Distance

393.9 miles 633.9 km · straight line
472.7 miles estimated 760.7 km · driving distance
9h 31min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
358° N bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from West Lafayette?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to West Lafayette is 393.9 miles (633.9 km) as the crow flies. West Lafayette is located N of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 472.7 miles, taking about 9h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama and West Lafayette 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Huntsville, Alabama and West Lafayette. 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 Huntsville, Alabama to West Lafayette

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 31min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 25min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 2min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & West Lafayette

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m elevation
West Lafayette
40.43°N, 86.91°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients