Lakeland to Laplace: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lakeland from Laplace?

The distance from Lakeland to Laplace is 533.9 miles (859.2 km) as the crow flies. Laplace is located WNW of Lakeland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 640.6 miles, taking about 12h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Lakeland in Florida and Laplace in Louisiana.

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 Lakeland and Laplace. 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.