Fort Myers to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

664.1 miles 1068.7 km · straight line
796.8 miles estimated 1282.4 km · driving distance
16h 2min estimated drive time
$77 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Myers from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Fort Myers to Lafayette, Louisiana is 664.1 miles (1068.7 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located WNW of Fort Myers. By car, the driving distance is approximately 796.8 miles, taking about 16h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Fort Myers in Florida 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 Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers to Lafayette, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 2min $77 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 14min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 51min $96–$279* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Myers & Lafayette, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Fort Myers
26.64°N, 81.87°W
America/New_York
3m 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 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients