Lafayette, Louisiana to Paducah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

513 miles 825.6 km · straight line
615.6 miles estimated 990.7 km · driving distance
12h 23min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
22° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Paducah?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Paducah is 513 miles (825.6 km) as the crow flies. Paducah is located NNE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 615.6 miles, taking about 12h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Paducah 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 Paducah. 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 Paducah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 23min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 52min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 6min $74–$215* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Paducah

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
Paducah
37.08°N, 88.60°W
America/Chicago
104m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients