Lafayette, Louisiana to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

864.1 miles 1390.7 km · straight line
984.9 miles actual route 1585.1 km · driving distance
18h 27min estimated drive time
$95 - $117 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Raleigh?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Raleigh is 864.1 miles (1390.7 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ENE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 984.9 miles, taking about 18h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 27min $95 - $117 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 8min $79–$148* Budget
Train ~23h 59min $118–$345* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 288 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM