Lafayette, Louisiana to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

846.6 miles 1362.4 km · straight line
1015.9 miles estimated 1634.9 km · driving distance
20h 26min estimated drive time
$98 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Roanoke?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Roanoke is 846.6 miles (1362.4 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located NE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1015.9 miles, taking about 20h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Roanoke in Virginia.

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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 26min $98 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 31min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~26h 34min $122–$356* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 282 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients