Gainesville, Florida to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gainesville, Florida from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Lafayette, Louisiana is 581.7 miles (936.1 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located W of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 698 miles, taking about 14h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida 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 Gainesville, Florida 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.