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

675.2 miles 1086.6 km · straight line
760.2 miles actual route 1223.5 km · driving distance
14h 41min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from New York?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to New York is 675.2 miles (1086.6 km) as the crow flies. New York is located E of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 760.2 miles, taking about 14h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana and New York in New York.

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. 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 New York. 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 New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 41min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 37min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~19h 5min $91–$266* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Indiana & New York

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM