Detroit to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Detroit from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Detroit to Lafayette, Louisiana is 973.1 miles (1566.1 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located SSW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1172.2 miles, taking about 21h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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. 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 Detroit 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.