Lafayette, Louisiana to Troy, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

374.6 miles 602.8 km · straight line
449.5 miles estimated 723.4 km · driving distance
9h 3min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Troy, Alabama?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Troy, Alabama is 374.6 miles (602.8 km) as the crow flies. Troy, Alabama is located ENE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 449.5 miles, taking about 9h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Troy, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lafayette, Louisiana and Troy, Alabama. 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 Troy, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 3min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 52min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 36min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Troy, Alabama

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
Troy, Alabama
31.81°N, 85.97°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients