Lafayette, Indiana to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

575.9 miles 926.9 km · straight line
691.2 miles estimated 1112.3 km · driving distance
13h 54min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Reading, Pennsylvania is 575.9 miles (926.9 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located E of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 691.2 miles, taking about 13h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana and Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

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 Reading, Pennsylvania. 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 Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 54min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 41min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 4min $83–$242* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Indiana & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
Reading, Pennsylvania
40.34°N, 75.93°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 192 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients