Baltimore to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1073.3 miles 1727.3 km · straight line
1233.2 miles actual route 1984.7 km · driving distance
22h 45min estimated drive time
$119 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 40min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Baltimore to Lafayette, Louisiana is 1073.3 miles (1727.3 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located WSW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1233.2 miles, taking about 22h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 40min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 45min $119 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 18min $99–$185* Budget
Train ~29h 35min $148–$432* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Lafayette, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 358 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM