Knoxville to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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.
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Quick Facts
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