Ennis to Opelousas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

295.2 miles 475 km · straight line
369 miles estimated 593.8 km · driving distance
7h 25min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
114° ESE bearing direction

How far is Ennis from Opelousas?

The distance from Ennis to Opelousas is 295.2 miles (475 km) as the crow flies. Opelousas is located ESE of Ennis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 369 miles, taking about 7h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Ennis in Texas and Opelousas 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 Ennis and Opelousas. 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 Ennis to Opelousas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 25min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 54min $30–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 3min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ennis & Opelousas

Quick Facts

Ennis
32.33°N, 96.63°W
America/Chicago
164m elevation
Opelousas
30.53°N, 92.08°W
America/Chicago
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients