Lafayette, Indiana to Parker: Road Trip Guide & Distance

947.5 miles 1524.9 km · straight line
1137 miles estimated 1829.9 km · driving distance
22h 52min estimated drive time
$109 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from Parker?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Parker is 947.5 miles (1524.9 km) as the crow flies. Parker is located W of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1137 miles, taking about 22h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana and Parker in Colorado.

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. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 52min $109 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 26min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~29h 44min $136–$398* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Indiana & Parker

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 316 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients