Ballwin to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

584.4 miles 940.5 km · straight line
701.3 miles estimated 1128.6 km · driving distance
14h 6min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
189° S bearing direction

How far is Ballwin from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Ballwin to Lafayette, Louisiana is 584.4 miles (940.5 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located S of Ballwin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 701.3 miles, taking about 14h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Ballwin in Missouri and Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ballwin 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 Ballwin to Lafayette, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 6min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 55min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 20min $84–$245* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ballwin & Lafayette, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Ballwin
38.60°N, 90.55°W
America/Chicago
192m 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 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients