Lafayette, Louisiana to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1181.9 miles 1902.1 km · straight line
1379.9 miles actual route 2220.7 km · driving distance
23h 48min estimated drive time
$133 - $163 estimated fuel cost
~2h 53min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Mesa?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Mesa is 1181.9 miles (1902.1 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located WNW of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1379.9 miles, taking about 23h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Mesa in Arizona.

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 Mesa. 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 Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 48min $133 - $163 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 34min $110–$207* Budget
Train ~30h 56min $166–$483* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Mesa

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 394 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM