Lafayette, Louisiana to Oklahoma City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

482.6 miles 776.6 km · straight line
593.7 miles actual route 955.5 km · driving distance
10h 22min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
320° NW bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Oklahoma City?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Oklahoma City is 482.6 miles (776.6 km) as the crow flies. Oklahoma City is located NW of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 593.7 miles, taking about 10h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lafayette, Louisiana and Oklahoma City. 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 Oklahoma City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 22min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 26min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~9h 51min $71–$208* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Oklahoma City

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM