Lafayette, Louisiana to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Virginia Beach?
The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Virginia Beach is 1029.2 miles (1656.4 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach 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 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. 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
Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Virginia Beach
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Quick Facts
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