Evansville to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

593.1 miles 954.5 km · straight line
711.7 miles estimated 1145.4 km · driving distance
14h 19min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
207° SSW bearing direction

How far is Evansville from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Evansville to Lafayette, Louisiana is 593.1 miles (954.5 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located SSW of Evansville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 711.7 miles, taking about 14h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Evansville in Indiana 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 Evansville 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 Evansville to Lafayette, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 19min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 11min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 37min $85–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Evansville & Lafayette, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Evansville
37.97°N, 87.56°W
America/Chicago
118m 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 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients