Lafayette, Louisiana to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

598.5 miles 963.2 km · straight line
718.2 miles estimated 1155.8 km · driving distance
14h 27min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
331° NNW bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Wichita?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Wichita is 598.5 miles (963.2 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located NNW of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 718.2 miles, taking about 14h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Wichita in Kansas.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 27min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 20min $57–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 47min $86–$251* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Wichita

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
Wichita
37.69°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
402m elevation
Explore more routes from Wichita

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients