Clarksville to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

511.8 miles 823.7 km · straight line
614.2 miles estimated 988.4 km · driving distance
12h 21min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
213° SSW bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Clarksville to Lafayette, Louisiana is 511.8 miles (823.7 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located SSW of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 614.2 miles, taking about 12h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville 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 Clarksville 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 Clarksville to Lafayette, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 21min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 49min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 3min $74–$215* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & Lafayette, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m 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 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients