Distance from Charlotte to Lafayette by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Charlotte (NC) to Lafayette (LA) is 736 miles or 1184 kilometers or 639 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Charlotte to Lafayette is 823 miles (1326 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 87 miles or 142 km.

Charlotte to Lafayette Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Charlotte, NC and Lafayette, LA
This map shows the distance from Charlotte, NC, Usa to Lafayette, LA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Charlotte, North Carolina to Lafayette, Louisiana is displayed below.

Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Lafayette, LA

The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Lafayette, Louisiana is 823 miles or 1326 km.
The total driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Lafayette, LA is 823 miles or 1326 kilometers. Your trip begins in Charlotte, North Carolina. It ends in Lafayette, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Lafayette, Louisiana is approximately 823 miles (1326 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 15 to 16 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Charlotte, NC to Lafayette, LA

How long is the drive from Charlotte, NC to Lafayette, LA?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 21 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Charlotte to Lafayette take?
Charlotte and Lafayette are 15 hours 21 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Charlotte and Lafayette

Time difference between Charlotte (NC) and Lafayette (LA) is 1 Hours.
Lafayette time is 1 Hours behind Charlotte.

Current local time in Charlotte	Current local time in Lafayette
2025-12-21, 23:33:27 EST	2025-12-21, 22:33:27 CST

How Far is it Between Charlotte North Carolina, USA and Lafayette Louisiana, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Charlotte, NC and Lafayette, LA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	823 mi	1326 km	714.69 nmi
Straight line distance	736 mi	1184 km	639 nmi
Difference	87 mi	142 km	75 nmi

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