Jacksonville, Florida to West Lafayette: Road Trip Guide & Distance

757.2 miles 1218.6 km · straight line
913.5 miles actual route 1470.1 km · driving distance
17h 22min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
338° NNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from West Lafayette?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to West Lafayette is 757.2 miles (1218.6 km) as the crow flies. West Lafayette is located NNW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 913.5 miles, taking about 17h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida and West Lafayette 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. 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 Jacksonville, Florida and West Lafayette. 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 Jacksonville, Florida to West Lafayette

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 22min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 50min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~22h 35min $110–$320* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & West Lafayette

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 252 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM