Lafayette, Louisiana to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1162.8 miles 1871.4 km · straight line
1332.5 miles actual route 2144.4 km · driving distance
24h 47min estimated drive time
$128 - $158 estimated fuel cost
~2h 50min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Philadelphia?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Philadelphia is 1162.8 miles (1871.4 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located NE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1332.5 miles, taking about 24h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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. 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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 47min $128 - $158 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 44min $107–$200* Budget
Train ~32h 13min $160–$466* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 388 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM