Lafayette, Indiana to Wheeling, West Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

325.4 miles 523.7 km · straight line
390.5 miles estimated 628.4 km · driving distance
7h 51min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from Wheeling, West Virginia?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Wheeling, West Virginia is 325.4 miles (523.7 km) as the crow flies. Wheeling, West Virginia is located E of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 390.5 miles, taking about 7h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana and Wheeling, West Virginia in West Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Wheeling, West Virginia. 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 Wheeling, West Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 51min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 25min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 27min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Indiana & Wheeling, West Virginia

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
Wheeling, West Virginia
40.06°N, 80.72°W
America/New_York
203m elevation
Explore more routes from Wheeling, West Virginia

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients