El Paso to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is El Paso from Lafayette, Louisiana?
The distance from El Paso to Lafayette, Louisiana is 862.6 miles (1388.3 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located E of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 959.3 miles, taking about 16h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas and Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for El Paso 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 El Paso to Lafayette, Louisiana
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 288 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
- You could travel this distance about 28.9 times to circle the Earth's equator