Lafayette, Louisiana to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

914 miles 1470.9 km · straight line
1056.1 miles actual route 1699.6 km · driving distance
19h 23min estimated drive time
$102 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Milwaukee?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Milwaukee is 914 miles (1470.9 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NNE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1056.1 miles, taking about 19h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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 Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 23min $102 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 16min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~25h 12min $127–$370* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 305 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM