Lafayette, Indiana to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

403 miles 648.6 km · straight line
494.1 miles actual route 795.2 km · driving distance
9h 3min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
206° SSW bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from Memphis?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Memphis is 403 miles (648.6 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located SSW of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 494.1 miles, taking about 9h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana and Memphis in Tennessee.

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 Lafayette, Indiana and Memphis. 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 Lafayette, Indiana to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 3min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 52min $40–$74* Budget
Train ~8h 36min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Indiana & Memphis

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM