Lafayette, Indiana to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

550.3 miles 885.6 km · straight line
676.3 miles actual route 1088.4 km · driving distance
13h 11min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
123° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from Raleigh?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Raleigh is 550.3 miles (885.6 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ESE of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 676.3 miles, taking about 13h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 11min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 49min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 8min $81–$237* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Indiana & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM