Lafayette, Louisiana to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Memphis?
The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Memphis is 359.1 miles (577.9 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located NNE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 436.1 miles, taking about 8h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Memphis in Tennessee.
This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Lafayette, Louisiana and Memphis. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
- You could travel this distance about 69.3 times to circle the Earth's equator