Lafayette, Louisiana to Owensboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

592.3 miles 953.2 km · straight line
710.7 miles estimated 1143.8 km · driving distance
14h 18min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 18min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 10min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 35min $85–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Owensboro

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
Owensboro
37.77°N, 87.11°W
America/Chicago
120m elevation
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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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients