Lafayette, Indiana to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

441.7 miles 710.9 km · straight line
530.1 miles estimated 853.1 km · driving distance
10h 40min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is 441.7 miles (710.9 km) as the crow flies. Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is located ENE of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 530.1 miles, taking about 10h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Lafayette, Indiana is in Indiana, United States, while Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lafayette, Indiana and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. 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 Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 40min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 48min $42–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 8min $64–$186* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Indiana & Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
43.09°N, 79.08°W
America/Toronto
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 147 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients