Lafayette, Louisiana to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Las Vegas?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Las Vegas is 1394.5 miles (2244.2 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WNW of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1606.6 miles, taking about 28h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 18min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lafayette, Louisiana and Las Vegas. 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.