Lafayette, Indiana to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from Parkersburg?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Parkersburg is 292.9 miles (471.3 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located ESE of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 366 miles, taking about 7h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana and Parkersburg in West Virginia.

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.

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