Lafayette, Louisiana to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Saint Joseph is 678.5 miles (1091.9 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located NNW of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 814.2 miles, taking about 16h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

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 Saint Joseph. 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.