Lafayette, Louisiana to Poplar Bluff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Poplar Bluff?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Poplar Bluff is 461 miles (741.9 km) as the crow flies. Poplar Bluff is located NNE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 553.2 miles, taking about 11h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Poplar Bluff in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Poplar Bluff. 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.