Alabaster to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

370.1 miles 595.6 km · straight line
444.1 miles estimated 714.7 km · driving distance
8h 56min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
237° WSW bearing direction

How far is Alabaster from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Alabaster to Lafayette, Louisiana is 370.1 miles (595.6 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located WSW of Alabaster. By car, the driving distance is approximately 444.1 miles, taking about 8h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Alabaster in Alabama and Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alabaster and Lafayette, Louisiana. 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 Alabaster to Lafayette, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 56min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 43min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 29min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alabaster & Lafayette, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Alabaster
33.24°N, 86.82°W
America/Chicago
153m elevation
Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients