Chattanooga to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chattanooga from Lafayette, Louisiana?
The distance from Chattanooga to Lafayette, Louisiana is 513 miles (825.6 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located SW of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 615.6 miles, taking about 12h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga to Lafayette, Louisiana
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 171 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
- You could travel this distance about 48.5 times to circle the Earth's equator