Distance from Washington to Lafayette by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Lafayette (LA) is 1041 miles or 1676 kilometers or 904 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Lafayette is 1196 miles (1926 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 155 miles or 250 km.

Washington to Lafayette Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Lafayette, LA
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Lafayette, LA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Lafayette, Louisiana is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Lafayette, LA

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Lafayette, Louisiana is 1196 miles or 1926 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Lafayette, LA is 1196 miles or 1926 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Lafayette, Louisiana.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Lafayette, Louisiana is approximately 1196 miles (1926 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 22 to 23 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Lafayette, LA

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Lafayette, LA?
The total driving time is 22 hours, 0 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Lafayette take?
Washington and Lafayette are 22 hours 0 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 Washington and Lafayette

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Lafayette (LA) is 1 Hours.
Lafayette time is 1 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Lafayette
2025-12-21, 20:53:34 EST	2025-12-21, 19:53:34 CST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Lafayette Louisiana, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1196 mi	1926 km	1038.61 nmi
Straight line distance	1041 mi	1676 km	904 nmi
Difference	155 mi	250 km	134 nmi

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