Kansas City to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

630.2 miles 1014.2 km · straight line
757.5 miles actual route 1219.1 km · driving distance
14h 2min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
166° SSE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Kansas City to Lafayette, Louisiana is 630.2 miles (1014.2 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located SSE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 757.5 miles, taking about 14h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Lafayette, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 2min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 50min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~18h 15min $91–$265* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Lafayette, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM