Lafayette, Indiana to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

476.9 miles 767.5 km · straight line
572 miles actual route 920.5 km · driving distance
10h 37min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from Omaha?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Omaha is 476.9 miles (767.5 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located W of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 572 miles, taking about 10h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana and Omaha in Nebraska.

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 Omaha. 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 Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 37min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 44min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 5min $69–$200* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Indiana & Omaha

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM