Lafayette, Indiana to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

588.9 miles 947.8 km · straight line
706.7 miles estimated 1137.4 km · driving distance
14h 13min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from Scranton?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Scranton is 588.9 miles (947.8 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located E of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 706.7 miles, taking about 14h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana and Scranton 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 Scranton. 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 Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 13min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 4min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 29min $85–$247* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Indiana & Scranton

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients