Lafayette, Indiana to Waxahachie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

783.5 miles 1260.9 km · straight line
940.2 miles estimated 1513.1 km · driving distance
18h 55min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
228° SW bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from Waxahachie?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Waxahachie is 783.5 miles (1260.9 km) as the crow flies. Waxahachie is located SW of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 940.2 miles, taking about 18h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana and Waxahachie 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 Waxahachie. 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 Waxahachie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 55min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 42min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~24h 36min $113–$329* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Indiana & Waxahachie

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
Waxahachie
32.39°N, 96.85°W
America/Chicago
170m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 261 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients