Madisonville to West Lafayette: Road Trip Guide & Distance

216.4 miles 348.2 km · straight line
270.5 miles estimated 435.3 km · driving distance
5h 26min estimated drive time
$26 - $32 estimated fuel cost
~56min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Madisonville from West Lafayette?

The distance from Madisonville to West Lafayette is 216.4 miles (348.2 km) as the crow flies. West Lafayette is located N of Madisonville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 270.5 miles, taking about 5h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 56min. Both are located in United States — Madisonville in Kentucky and West Lafayette in Indiana.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Madisonville and West Lafayette. 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 Madisonville to West Lafayette

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 26min $26 - $32 Flexible stops
Fly ~56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 31min $22–$41* Budget
Train ~5h 10min $32–$95* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madisonville & West Lafayette

Quick Facts

Madisonville
37.33°N, 87.50°W
America/Chicago
144m elevation
West Lafayette
40.43°N, 86.91°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 72 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 115.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients