Knoxville to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

613.5 miles 987.3 km · straight line
736.2 miles estimated 1184.8 km · driving distance
14h 49min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
232° SW bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Knoxville to Lafayette, Louisiana is 613.5 miles (987.3 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located SW of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 736.2 miles, taking about 14h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Lafayette, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 49min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 47min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 16min $88–$258* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Lafayette, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m 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 205 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients