Knoxville to Lafayette, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

347.2 miles 558.7 km · straight line
416.6 miles estimated 670.4 km · driving distance
8h 23min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
333° NNW bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Lafayette, Indiana?

The distance from Knoxville to Lafayette, Indiana is 347.2 miles (558.7 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Indiana is located NNW of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 416.6 miles, taking about 8h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee and Lafayette, Indiana 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Lafayette, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 23min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 4min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 58min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Lafayette, Indiana

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m 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 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients