Lafayette, Louisiana to Owensboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Owensboro?
The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Owensboro is 592.3 miles (953.2 km) as the crow flies. Owensboro is located NNE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 710.7 miles, taking about 14h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Owensboro in Kentucky.
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 Owensboro. 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 Owensboro
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 197 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
- You could travel this distance about 42 times to circle the Earth's equator