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