Lafayette, Indiana to Morgantown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

370 miles 595.5 km · straight line
444 miles estimated 714.6 km · driving distance
8h 56min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from Morgantown?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Morgantown is 370 miles (595.5 km) as the crow flies. Morgantown is located E of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 444 miles, taking about 8h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana and Morgantown in West Virginia.

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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lafayette, Indiana and Morgantown. 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 Lafayette, Indiana to Morgantown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 56min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 43min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 29min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Indiana & Morgantown

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
Morgantown
39.63°N, 79.96°W
America/New_York
271m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients