Lafayette, Louisiana to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

793 miles 1276.2 km · straight line
940.5 miles actual route 1513.6 km · driving distance
17h 26min estimated drive time
$91 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
345° NNW bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Omaha?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Omaha is 793 miles (1276.2 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located NNW of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 940.5 miles, taking about 17h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Omaha in Nebraska.

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 Omaha. 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 Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 26min $91 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 55min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~22h 40min $113–$329* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Omaha

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 264 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM