Lafayette, Indiana to New Lenox: Road Trip Guide & Distance

94.7 miles 152.4 km · straight line
118.4 miles estimated 190.5 km · driving distance
2h 23min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
323° NW bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from New Lenox?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to New Lenox is 94.7 miles (152.4 km) as the crow flies. New Lenox is located NW of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 118.4 miles, taking about 2h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana and New Lenox in Illinois.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lafayette, Indiana and New Lenox. 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 New Lenox

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 23min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 52min $9–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 16min $14–$41* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Indiana & New Lenox

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
New Lenox
41.51°N, 87.97°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 263 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients