Lafayette, Louisiana to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1126.9 miles 1813.6 km · straight line
1276.5 miles actual route 2054.4 km · driving distance
21h 48min estimated drive time
$123 - $151 estimated fuel cost
~2h 46min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Tucson?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Tucson is 1126.9 miles (1813.6 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located WNW of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1276.5 miles, taking about 21h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 46min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Tucson in Arizona.

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 Tucson. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 48min $123 - $151 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 10min $102–$191* Budget
Train ~28h 20min $153–$447* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Tucson

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 376 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM