Lafayette, Louisiana to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Louisville?
The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Louisville is 659.6 miles (1061.5 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located NNE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 815.9 miles, taking about 14h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Louisville 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 Louisville. 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 Lafayette, Louisiana to Louisville
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 220 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
- You could travel this distance about 37.8 times to circle the Earth's equator