Jersey City to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jersey City from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Jersey City to Lafayette, Indiana is 673.3 miles (1083.5 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located W of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 807.9 miles, taking about 16h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey 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. 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 Jersey City 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.