Flagstaff to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1189.6 miles 1914.4 km · straight line
1427.5 miles estimated 2297.3 km · driving distance
28h 43min estimated drive time
$137 - $169 estimated fuel cost
~2h 54min flight time
101° ESE bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Flagstaff to Lafayette, Louisiana is 1189.6 miles (1914.4 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located ESE of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1427.5 miles, taking about 28h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 54min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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 Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff to Lafayette, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 43min $137 - $169 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 28min $114–$214* Budget
Train ~37h 20min $171–$500* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Lafayette, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 397 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients