Memphis to West Lafayette: Road Trip Guide & Distance

402.8 miles 648.3 km · straight line
493.2 miles actual route 793.8 km · driving distance
9h 2min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
24° NNE bearing direction

How far is Memphis from West Lafayette?

The distance from Memphis to West Lafayette is 402.8 miles (648.3 km) as the crow flies. West Lafayette is located NNE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 493.2 miles, taking about 9h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and West Lafayette in Indiana.

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 Memphis and West Lafayette. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Memphis to West Lafayette

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 2min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 50min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~8h 35min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & West Lafayette

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM