Bowling Green, Kentucky to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

566.8 miles 912.1 km · straight line
680.1 miles estimated 1094.5 km · driving distance
13h 41min estimated drive time
$65 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Bowling Green, Kentucky from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Lafayette, Louisiana is 566.8 miles (912.1 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located SW of Bowling Green, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 680.1 miles, taking about 13h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Bowling Green, Kentucky in Kentucky 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bowling Green, Kentucky 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 Bowling Green, Kentucky to Lafayette, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 41min $65 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 25min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 47min $82–$238* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bowling Green, Kentucky & Lafayette, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Bowling Green, Kentucky
36.99°N, 86.44°W
America/Chicago
161m 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 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients