Beaumont, Texas to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

124.8 miles 200.8 km · straight line
156 miles estimated 251 km · driving distance
3h 8min estimated drive time
$15 - $18 estimated fuel cost
~45min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Beaumont, Texas from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Beaumont, Texas to Lafayette, Louisiana is 124.8 miles (200.8 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located E of Beaumont, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 156 miles, taking about 3h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United States — Beaumont, Texas in Texas and Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Beaumont, Texas 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.

How to Get from Beaumont, Texas to Lafayette, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 8min $15 - $18 Flexible stops
Fly ~45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~3h 46min $12–$23* Budget
Train ~2h 59min $19–$55* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Beaumont, Texas & Lafayette, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Beaumont, Texas
30.09°N, 94.10°W
America/Chicago
5m elevation
Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 42 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 199.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients