Jacksonville, Florida to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Lafayette, Louisiana?
The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Lafayette, Louisiana is 618.3 miles (995 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located W of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 658.2 miles, taking about 12h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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.
How to Get from Jacksonville, Florida to Lafayette, Louisiana
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 206 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
- You could travel this distance about 40.3 times to circle the Earth's equator