Lafayette, Louisiana to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1196.1 miles 1924.9 km · straight line
1388.8 miles actual route 2235 km · driving distance
23h 46min estimated drive time
$134 - $164 estimated fuel cost
~2h 54min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Phoenix?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Phoenix is 1196.1 miles (1924.9 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located WNW of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1388.8 miles, taking about 23h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 54min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Phoenix in Arizona.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 46min $134 - $164 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 31min $111–$208* Budget
Train ~30h 54min $167–$486* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 399 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM