Lafayette, Louisiana to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Nashville?
The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Nashville is 509.8 miles (820.4 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located NE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 642.4 miles, taking about 11h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Nashville in Tennessee.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Lafayette, Louisiana and Nashville. 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 170 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
- You could travel this distance about 48.8 times to circle the Earth's equator