Lafayette, Louisiana to Miami: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Miami?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Miami is 784.2 miles (1262 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located ESE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 974.4 miles, taking about 17h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Miami in Florida.

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 Miami. 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.