Lafayette, Louisiana to Virginia Beach Oceanfront: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1029.2 miles 1656.4 km · straight line
1163.5 miles actual route 1872.5 km · driving distance
22h 5min estimated drive time
$112 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Virginia Beach Oceanfront?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Virginia Beach Oceanfront is 1029.2 miles (1656.4 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach Oceanfront is located ENE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1163.5 miles, taking about 22h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Virginia Beach Oceanfront in Virginia.

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 Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 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 Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 5min $112 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 30min $93–$175* Budget
Train ~28h 43min $140–$407* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
36.85°N, 75.98°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 343 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM