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

332.1 miles 534.4 km · straight line
391 miles actual route 629.3 km · driving distance
6h 50min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
121° ESE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Lafayette, Louisiana is 332.1 miles (534.4 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located ESE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 391 miles, taking about 6h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas and Lafayette, Louisiana. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dallas, Texas to Lafayette, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 50min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 12min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~6h 30min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Lafayette, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM