Lafayette, Indiana to Rowlett: Road Trip Guide & Distance

746 miles 1200.6 km · straight line
895.2 miles estimated 1440.7 km · driving distance
18h 1min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
229° SW bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from Rowlett?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Rowlett is 746 miles (1200.6 km) as the crow flies. Rowlett is located SW of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 895.2 miles, taking about 18h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana and Rowlett in Texas.

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 Rowlett. 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 Rowlett

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 1min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 37min $72–$134* Budget
Train ~23h 25min $107–$313* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Indiana & Rowlett

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
Rowlett
32.90°N, 96.56°W
America/Chicago
154m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients