Lafayette, Louisiana to Urbana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Urbana?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Urbana is 716 miles (1152.3 km) as the crow flies. Urbana is located NNE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 859.2 miles, taking about 17h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Urbana in Illinois.

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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Urbana. 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.