Columbus, Georgia to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

442.7 miles 712.5 km · straight line
531.3 miles estimated 855 km · driving distance
10h 41min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Georgia from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Columbus, Georgia to Lafayette, Louisiana is 442.7 miles (712.5 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located WSW of Columbus, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 531.3 miles, taking about 10h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Georgia in Georgia and Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Columbus, Georgia 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 Columbus, Georgia to Lafayette, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 41min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 49min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 9min $64–$186* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Georgia & Lafayette, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Columbus, Georgia
32.46°N, 84.99°W
America/New_York
82m 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 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients