Day trip from Jackson to Lafayette
Lafayette lies 289 km (180 mi) south-west of Jackson, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 289 km (180 mi) apart, Lafayette is a realistic day trip from Jackson: about 4 h 42 min each way by road.
| Jackson | Lafayette | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 153,701 | 121,374 |
| Elevation | 100 m (328 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 39201–39298 | 70501–70598 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Lafayette
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Staying in Lafayette
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Common questions
How far is Lafayette from Jackson?
289 km (180 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Jackson; by road roughly 353 km (219 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jackson to Lafayette by road?
About 4 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jackson and Lafayette?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.