Lafayette, Louisiana to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

589.7 miles 949.1 km · straight line
707.7 miles estimated 1138.9 km · driving distance
14h 14min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
10° N bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from St. Louis?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to St. Louis is 589.7 miles (949.1 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located N of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 707.7 miles, taking about 14h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and St. Louis 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lafayette, Louisiana and St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 14min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 5min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 30min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients