Lafayette, Louisiana to Orlando: Road Trip Guide & Distance

650.9 miles 1047.5 km · straight line
781.1 miles estimated 1257 km · driving distance
15h 43min estimated drive time
$75 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Orlando?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Orlando is 650.9 miles (1047.5 km) as the crow flies. Orlando is located E of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 781.1 miles, taking about 15h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Orlando 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lafayette, Louisiana and Orlando. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Orlando

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 43min $75 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 52min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 26min $94–$273* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Orlando

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
Orlando
28.54°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
34m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 217 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients