Lafayette, Louisiana to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

689.7 miles 1110 km · straight line
827.7 miles estimated 1332 km · driving distance
16h 39min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Lexington, Kentucky is 689.7 miles (1110 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located NE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 827.7 miles, taking about 16h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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. 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 Lexington, Kentucky. 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 Lafayette, Louisiana to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 39min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 59min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 39min $99–$290* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients