Colorado Springs to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

939 miles 1511.2 km · straight line
1115.1 miles actual route 1794.6 km · driving distance
19h 51min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Lafayette, Louisiana is 939 miles (1511.2 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located SE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1115.1 miles, taking about 19h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs to Lafayette, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 51min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 49min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~25h 48min $134–$390* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Lafayette, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 313 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM