Smyrna to West Lafayette: Road Trip Guide & Distance

307.7 miles 495.2 km · straight line
384.6 miles estimated 619 km · driving distance
7h 44min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
356° N bearing direction

How far is Smyrna from West Lafayette?

The distance from Smyrna to West Lafayette is 307.7 miles (495.2 km) as the crow flies. West Lafayette is located N of Smyrna. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384.6 miles, taking about 7h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Smyrna 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Smyrna 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 Smyrna to West Lafayette

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 44min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 17min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 21min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Smyrna & West Lafayette

Quick Facts

Smyrna
35.98°N, 86.52°W
America/Chicago
166m 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 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients