Abilene to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Abilene from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Abilene to Lafayette, Louisiana is 480.3 miles (773 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located ESE of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 576.4 miles, taking about 11h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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